La Michoacana of Lake Placid
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
70
Score
La Michoacana of Lake Placid appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical Lake Placid restaurant, which scores around 82. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in hand washing sink at triple sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
86
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Five gallons vanilla dairy soft serve 55 F. Operator removed from service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Arnulfo Bermudez 2/10/20 is the only food manager. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: bucket in sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as dump sink at blender area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. Carlos Hernandez **Warning**
53B-02-5
58
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk (45F - Cold Holding)in storage reach in stand up cooler used for produce. Operator removed milk and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk (45F - Cold Holding)in storage reach in stand up cooler used for produce. Operator removed milk and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Onions not stored correctly in storage. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
70
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment outside of establishment: grey water with odor pooled outside of restaurant at clean out area, away from any customer access. Operator has called plumbing service. All grey water contained to outside area and will be confined with cones to limit access. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: At arrival septic company was at location assessing needed repairs. **Time Extended**
28-13-5
86
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment outside of establishment: grey water with odor pooled outside of restaurant at clean out area, away from any customer access. Operator has called plumbing service. All grey water contained to outside area and will be confined with cones to limit access. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
74
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, cutting boards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. J.A 8/17/20 J.C. 8/17/20 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
78
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 next to wall by stand up reach in freezer. 4 on electrical box in dishwasher area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
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. J.A 8/17/20 J.C. 8/17/20 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk no date mark. **Warning**
02C-03-5
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 operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, cutting boards. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **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 form in Spanish and both employees signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bathroom. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen mango left out to thaw, still frozen, 29F. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in water with a temperature of 68F. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at electrical boxes. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at windows. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Operator placed in u it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Straws stored on floor by styrofoam cups. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
29
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form in Spanish. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement in Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at chest freezer to right on line.
36-27-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Utensils in standing water at 73F. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
52
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Operator removed from area and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at the triple sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor, in back area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at mop sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance mixer.
14-52-4
64
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Michoacana of Lake Placid last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana of Lake Placid on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Michoacana of Lake Placid?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Michoacana of Lake Placid.
How does La Michoacana of Lake Placid compare to other restaurants in Lake Placid?
La Michoacana of Lake Placid most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Placid average of 82.
Has La Michoacana of Lake Placid's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Michoacana of Lake Placid have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Michoacana of Lake Placid 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 of Lake Placid inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Michoacana of Lake Placid is inspected around four times per year on average.
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