La Michoacana

5059 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL 33542
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

La Michoacana has been inspected six times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 15, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Zephyrhills restaurant, which scores around 83. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator removed boxes from in front of hand sink in ware washing area. **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
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of surface cleaner in ware washing area.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at front counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee removed cup from bulk container of sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Apr 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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.
11-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board with excessive grooves.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda and candy stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
82
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink. Owner restocked the paper towels.
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed styrofoam cups stored on the floor. Owner moved the cups to the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the vent in the kitchen with debris on the vent.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cans and plastic bottles of soda on the floor.
08B-38-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Michoacana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Michoacana?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Michoacana.

How does La Michoacana compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?

La Michoacana most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Zephyrhills average of 83.

Has La Michoacana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Michoacana 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 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 two times per year on average.