La Michoacana
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
86
Score
La Michoacana appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up six times.
By comparison, the average Haines City facility scores 90, putting La Michoacana on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on sand which flip top unit soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blenders on storage shelf above to go single service items.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of ice cream mix, and prepped shredded lettuce bins on floor in walk in cooler. Homemade ice cream buckets stored on floor in walk in freezer. Fryer oil on floor.
08B-38-4
86
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Next to single service cups. Employee moved . **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice cream scoop stored in hand wash sink. Employee removed and placed to wash. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn reach in cooler gasket on cooler on cooks line
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
64
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Buckets in hand washing sink next to the prep sinks by ice cream machine maker. Employee removed buckets from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to the three compartment sink. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator replaced soap at hand washing sink next by the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer from date 4/9/25. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
70
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Employee removed cardboard on storage shelf on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Strawberries and ice cream mix in the walk in cooler. Ice cream in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed towel from underneath cutting board on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
78
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in ware washing area. Operator replaced the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in ware washing area. Operator went and got soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed cup from table, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cut Strawberries in a container on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Boxes of oil next to entrance of kitchen on floo. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with sticker still on them in reach in cooler at front counter and on cook line. Operator removed avocados from units.**Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
55
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 6 bottles of winded stored on the shelf above cups on the front counter. Thewindex was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop head stored inside the hand washing sink in the back prep area. The mop head was re. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen. Employee replaced the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black jacket on the dry storage shelf with Tres Reyes. The jacket was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. I had the employee to set up the 3 compartment sink correctly. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of ice cream cones. The manager removed the ice cream cones from off the floor. Containers of ice cream on the floor inside the walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee was cutting strawberries before washing I had the employee to wash the strawberries. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-39-4
52
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (46F - Cold Holding); tacos (46F - Cold Holding); white American cheese (44F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (45F - Cold Holding) Inside the flip top reach in cooler next to the fryers in the kitchen. The product was moved to a working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the operator a copy. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided a copy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of fruit punch Gatorade next to a sleeve of ice cream cups on the shelf across from the popsicle freezer on the front counter. Beverage was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of fries and churros inside the walk in freezer. Cases of vanilla soft serve mic inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in water at 71F. Inside the dipper well at the ice cream freezer on the front counter. The dipper well switch was off and the employee turned it on. water is at 144F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside the reach in cooler next to the fryers. **Warning**
05-09-4
52
Sep 16, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Michoacana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Michoacana?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at La Michoacana.
How does La Michoacana compare to other restaurants in Haines City?
La Michoacana most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Haines City average of 90.
Has La Michoacana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Michoacana have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Michoacana means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is La Michoacana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Michoacana is inspected around three times per year on average.
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