La Michoacana of Arcadia
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
100
Score
La Michoacana of Arcadia has been inspected six times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Arcadia average 77, so La Michoacana of Arcadia is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bin and cord stored in the handwashing sink in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed limes stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Nov 1, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed our cream (70F - Cold Holding); condensed milk (51F - Cold Holding)held on counter since 1100am.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed nacho cheese sauce (119F - Hot Holding) overfilled in hot hold container. Operator stirred to more evenly promoate heating to 135F or hotter throughout.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Garbage can used to store rice.
14-15-4
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. Inspector provided handout via email at inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at middle prep area beside blender station used as prep sink as evidenced by heavy food particles in sink.
31A-11-4
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. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handsink at blender station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed large container of plastic forks with handles not all facing same direction.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed melons in walk-in cooler cut and left uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung mops.
42-01-4
Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Observed heavy debris buildup on plastic bulk containers of rice and sugar at kitchen.
22-09-5
30
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment open and operating serving food to the public with no license. **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: at callback establishment has been through plan review bu has not completed required changes as per plan review. **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. Inspector provided handout via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed prep area with ice machine located on left side of establishment with no handsink available. No handsink at middle area where warewash takes place. No handsink at area where shakes and fruits are cut and open food reach in coolers are located. No handsink at front counter where ice cream is dipped and toppings are added and nachos are prepared with hot cheese and open salsa. At inspection no designated handsink within the establishment. Operator repurposed a sink at the center prep station by removing the water filter and adding provisions of hand towels. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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 6 employees onsite and working with no manager on duty. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. Inspector provided handout via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
55
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk-in cooler farmington cheddar cheese sausage 5 lbs (55F - Cold Holding); gallon milk (54F - Cold Holding); shake mix 2 cases (54F - Cold Holding); state fair corn dogs 2 lbs (56F - Cold Holding); cut watermelon (47F - Cold Holding); processes strawberries (54F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. Ice was added to Fresca juice water, 74F cold holding. , which had been made fresh this morning in order to quickly cool to 41F within 4 hours. All other TCS foods in walk-in cooler discarded. see stop sale. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment open and operating serving food to the public with no license. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
High Priority - Observed: Hose attached to dipperwell faucet eliminating required air gap. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
29-46-4
Intermediate - Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Inspector provided handout via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Inspector provided handout via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed prep area with ice machine located on left side of establishment with no handsink available. No handsink at middle area where warewash takes place. No handsink at area where shakes and fruits are cut and open food reach in coolers are located. No handsink at front counter where ice cream is dipped and toppings are added and nachos are prepared with hot cheese and open salsa. At inspection no designated handsink within the establishment. Operator repurposed a sink at the center prep station by removing the water filter and adding provisions of hand towels. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Observed: 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 6 employees onsite and working with no manager on duty. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new establishment open and operating with no plan on file with Division of Hotels and Restaurants. No license on file. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
51-16-7
Basic - Observed: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean knives stored in crack between wall and 3 bay sink. **Warning** Priority: Basic
24-07-4
Basic - Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: Basic
51-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Michoacana of Arcadia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana of Arcadia on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Michoacana of Arcadia?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Michoacana of Arcadia.
How does La Michoacana of Arcadia compare to other restaurants in Arcadia?
La Michoacana of Arcadia most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Arcadia average of 77.
Has La Michoacana of Arcadia's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Michoacana of Arcadia have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Michoacana of Arcadia 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 of Arcadia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Michoacana of Arcadia is inspected around three times per year on average.
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