La Pocha Michoacana
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2023, La Pocha Michoacana has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 1, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “operating with an expired division of hotels”, showing up four times.
La Pocha Michoacana's latest score of 61 falls below the Palm Springs average of 82. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Body spray stored over prep table. Operator removed body spray. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/25 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Not available at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice and plastic bottled water stored on floor in dry storage. Advised operator to elevate products 6 inches from floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cut melons packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-03-4
61
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching washed/peeled mango with bare hands while peeling before cold holding until served. Operator discussed with employee who then put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle laying in coconut and nuts inside storage containers. Operator removed scoops from containers. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Label on a food item (cut melon/mango/pineapple) prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Advised Operator to label.
02D-03-4
78
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At triple glass door reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024. Advised Operator to renew license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler; cut melon (64F - Ambient Cooling 1:45pm/64F 2:10pm). Operator stated melon cut 2 hours prior, stored in bowls above make top, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to reach in cooler to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. At hand wash sink; water not draining. Operator removed stopper from sink, water draining. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-20-5
64
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
78
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bathroom hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At triple sink; spray bottle containing vinegar not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers ceviche served with raw tilapia, not identified as being raw. Operator wrote raw next to tilapia ceviche. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
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 Employee Reporting Agreement, Employee read/signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
82
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 to operator. Advised to print and post..
11-27-4
90
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/01/2022 **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Ice cream popsicles not labeled. Ice cream popsicles prepared by DACS licensed establishment. **Warning**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Pocha Michoacana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Pocha Michoacana on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Pocha Michoacana?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Pocha Michoacana.
How does La Pocha Michoacana compare to other restaurants in Palm Springs?
La Pocha Michoacana most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Springs average of 82.
Has La Pocha Michoacana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Pocha 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 Pocha 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 Pocha Michoacana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Pocha Michoacana is inspected around three times per year on average.
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