La Michoacana
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at La Michoacana, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.
Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to the broader LaBelle restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
90
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no pro/e thermometer.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for chlorine or quaternary sanitizer.
16-37-1
82
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat bagged tortilla shells.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food in reach in cooler prepared over 24 hours in advance not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed case of frozen beef thawing on the compartment sink drain board.
06-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open bottle of water inside make table on the cookline.
12B-13-4
70
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
90
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food prepared over 24 hours according to operator in reach in cooler, diced tomatoes, raw meat, rice, shrimp not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed serving scoop handle in contact with rice in bulk working container of rice. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed grey/black mold like substance in ice bin interior.
22-20-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers behind service counter on cookline.
05-09-4
78
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 certified food manager certificate expired 3-21-2023. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed Ice scoop in contact with ice in the ice machine in the kitchen. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to the slicer in the kitchen soiled with food debris. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry, left in mop bucket near rear door in kitchen. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black mold like substance in ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed extra full Co2 tanks stored in dry storage not secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
61
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Can of WD 40 stored above slicer. Operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
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. Emailed appropriate handouts **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit or strips on premises.
16-37-1
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. Emailed appropriate handouts **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used in bulk sugar bin. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Michoacana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Michoacana?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Michoacana.
How does La Michoacana compare to other restaurants in LaBelle?
La Michoacana most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the LaBelle average of 88.
Has La Michoacana's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Michoacana have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the 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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