La Michoacana
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, La Michoacana has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 29, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 11 violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “wet wiping cloth not stored”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 70, which La Michoacana's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: During callback inspection observed chlorine chemical test kit expired since 10/2021. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green and white cutting board has cut marks on top of reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in the back door. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed next to ice bin and ice cream machine next to the three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all 4 white reach in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: During callback inspection observed ice buildup in all 4 white reach in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at all of the reach in coolers soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
67
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee began handling clean equipments without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 3 employees failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to serve ice cream, scooping juice and other ready to eat food to the customers.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside of the handwash sink located across cheese sauce steam table.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash wash sink across cheese sauce steamer table.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Sandra Morin, Pilar Mazariego, Valentin Alonso, Oscar Garcia, Edwin Nuiez. Expired since 9/04/2025.
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance at ice bin near the three compartment sink.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal containers above the three compartment sink.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green and white cutting board has cut marks on top of reach in freezer.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed next to ice bin and ice cream machine next to the three compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under kitchen equipments.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all 4 white reach in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use ice cream scoops stored in standing water at 79 degree Fahrenheit. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at all of the reach in coolers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler near back door.
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plastic container of sugar not covered stored next to the three compartment sink.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 3 wet mops not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 9 orange wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at preparation tables around the back kitchen and front counter.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed 3 soiled wet wiping cloths in used.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of butter removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
21
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair by the walk in coole.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with food stored on the floor at the front counter. Employee removed the boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
70
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than 5 employees at the time of the inspection. Manager amended during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the back of the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket with condensed milk and another bucket with Jamaica stored on the floor. Employee removed them. . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside standing water at 74° F . Employee removed the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a plastic container with sugar not covered by the hand wash sink .
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.observed several wet wipes cloths stored in preparation tables.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
52
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dogs stored on the preparation table. As per employee less than 1 hour. Employee placed hot dogs inside the reach in cooler. Also observed cheese at the counter at 67° F. As per employee cheese was placed around 10:00 am. Stop sale was issued. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored above the preparation table in the kitchen area. Employee removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Also observed cheese at the counter at 67° F. As per employee cheese was placed around 10:00 am. Stop sale was issued.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside the hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed more than 5 employees working at the time of the inspection.
53A-05-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water @ 107° F in front of the walk in cooler. Employee removed water and placed new water @ 136° F. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under the 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed orange wiping cloths stored on preparation tables. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling is in disrepair at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at the storage next to the bathroom and under 3 compartment sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of coconut and boxe. of strawberries stored on the floor of the walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed under the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
32
Jun 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jun 22, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 25 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas inside of water at 78° F. Water was changed, final temperature 150° F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live fly flying and landing on the exterior of reach in coolers front counter.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at preparation area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers inside of the hand wash sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at preparation area. Paper was provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas.
36-30-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues all around.
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single serving cup inside of the sugar container at front counter.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile shows water damage at preparation area.
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing next to hand wash sink located at preparation area and storage area.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled at walk in cooler.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes with fruit pulp stored on floor at walk in freezer. The boxes were relocated to shelves at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of milk stored on floor next to white chest reach in freezer at preparation area. The boxes were relocated to shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several holes in walls throughout the preparation area, behind the grease trap, next to A/C located at exit door.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed in use ice scoop stored on soiled surface next to ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. Operator turn on the water to the dipperwell. **Corrected On-Site**
10-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Operator open the faucet to move the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed two towels under cutting board located on the top of white chest reach in freezer.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area and at the bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezers gasket soiled. Operator started to clean up the gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation table at kitchen and front counter. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood not properly sealed inside of three reach in freezers as a divider for each flavor **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer by the door.
14-69-4
16
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Observed walk in freezer floor soiled. **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and in disrepair at hallway reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Observed floor tiles missing and in disrepair at hallway reach in freezers. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table at kitchen and front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Observed several wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table at kitchen and front counter. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood not properly sealed inside of three reach in freezers as a divider for each flavor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Observed wood not properly sealed inside of three reach in freezers as a divider for each flavor. **Time Extended**
14-06-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Michoacana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Michoacana?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Michoacana.
How does La Michoacana compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
La Michoacana most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has La Michoacana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Michoacana have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Michoacana means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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