Las Micheladas Mexican & Seafood
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Las Micheladas Mexican & Seafood has 13 inspections in the public record. Las Micheladas Mexican & Seafood was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “no plan review submitted”, which has been cited five times.
Las Micheladas Mexican & Seafood's latest score of 100 sits above the Ocala average of 78. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items stored in front counter reach-in cooler: tres leches (49F - Cold Holding); flan (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed seven rodent droppings on floor in shed where there is a reach-in cooler with food items and a freezer chest with food items. Shed is located behind restaurant. Observed nine rodent droppings in reach-in freezer located in shed behind the restaurant, reach-in freezer is currently not in use. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began handling food in reach-in cooler. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Yellow rice in steam table stored in to go bag. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over cooked bacon in reach-in cooler across from back door. Manager moved bacon to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in front counter reach-in cooler: tres leches (49F - Cold Holding); flan (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler overnight.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Establishment uses raw oysters, only tags available are from current batch of oysters.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line stained. Interior of reach-in freezer in shed behind restaurant soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped drink in front counter hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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/. Shed added behind restaurant not added to current plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All but one employee training expired on 2/9/2026.
53B-14-5
Basic - Soiled floors/carpeting. Floor beneath cook line fryer and grill greasy. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee yogurt stored in reach-in cooler across from back door.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach-in cooler across from cook line fryer. Manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
18
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Establishment added shed for storage purposes behind building. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: Plans not updated. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Establishment added shed for storage purposes behind building. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: No change. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 60 rodent droppings on 2x4 supports inside of storage shed behind building. Observed 8 rodent droppings on shelf where single service items are stored in storage shed behind building. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings on top of old warmer where single service items are stored in storage shed behind building. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor beneath reach-in freezer in storage shed behind building. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings on floor beneath reach-in freezer in storage shed behind building. Observed approximately 2 rodent droppings on 2x4 supports inside of storage shed behind building. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Establishment added shed for storage purposes behind building. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: No change. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
78
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice in steam table stored in pan lined with a to go bag. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2025, establishment is open and operating. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 60 rodent droppings on 2x4 supports inside of storage shed behind building. Observed 8 rodent droppings on shelf where single service items are stored in storage shed behind building. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings on top of old warmer where single service items are stored in storage shed behind building. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor beneath reach-in freezer in storage shed behind building. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked up bag from floor in kitchen, changed gloves and proceeded to handle food on cook line without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items stored in front counter display case: flan (44F,50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated flan stored in cooler for a couple of days.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated chicken placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed chicken in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F, chicken (40F - Cooling). Items stored in front counter display case: flan (44F,50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated flan stored in cooler for a couple of days.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags stored in office.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Shelves of reach-in cooler in shed behind building. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Octopus thawing in kitchen hand washing sink. Manager removed octopus from kitchen hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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/. Establishment added shed for storage purposes behind building. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Octopus thawing at room temperature in kitchen hand washing sink. Manager moved octopus to reach-in cooler to continue thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler across from cook line grill.
29-49-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill.
14-33-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Ice bin for kitchen ice machine.
14-36-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for scoop in container of sugar located in wait station.
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor at end of cook line. Manager placed cooking oil on shelf.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on kitchen prep table. Manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Shed has approximately a 6 inch gap to the outside between ceiling and all walls.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer located in shed behind building.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor at end of cook line greasy. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar in wait station.
02D-01-5
15
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bags used to store cilantro in reach in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over Tomato and avocado in reach in cooler
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in handwash sink at server station
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Green Sauce prepared more than 24 hours earlier with no date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (avocados ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( sour cream ) in reach in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table in kitchen with grooves with black stains.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open cup drink stored on ice machine
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. aprons stored on above beans and flour in dry goods storage area. Employee backpack stored on clean ware rack
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. floor soiled with oil behind fryer on cookline.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar and flour on floor, also a box of oil on the floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door handles to reach in freezer in back shed soiled with food and grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef in reach in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
37
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the Reach-in Cooler: Tomato sauce (45F - Cold Holding); krab sticks (45F - Cold Holding); Queso (48F - Cold Holding). All the items were made two days earlier and had been in the reach in cooler overnight. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the Reach-in Cooler: Tomato sauce (45F - Cold Holding); krab sticks (45F - Cold Holding); Queso (48F - Cold Holding). All the items were made two days earlier and had been in the reach in cooler overnight. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at bar blocked by ice chest. Manager removed ice chest. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior back door has self closing mechanism disconnected.
35B-03-4
64
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags/material used in direct contact with food. Observed Ready-To-Eat tortillas wrapped in a towel in the reach in cooler.
14-31-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or container with no handle used to dispense food (sugar). Manager removed bowls from sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walls in kitchen soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of food removed ( sugar, salt ) from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
74
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb on front porch of building with no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the flip-top make table cooler: Beef (48F - Cold Holding); Poultry (48F - Cold Holding). Both items had been placed in the flip-top make table cooler 90 minutes earlier. Ambient temperature of flip-top make table cooler was 49F. Food manager adjusted temperature on unit and unit was cooling at 37F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shelled eggs stored over shredded cooked chicken and raw fish. Cook placed raw shelled eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in establishment kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher rinsing off dirty dishes and move to clean dishes to put away without washing hands and changing gloves. Advised manager of issue and they spoke to employee **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment has test strips for chlorine but not for Quat. Quat is used for their three-compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or container with no handle used to dispense food (flour). Person in charge removed bowl from flour. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at bar. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic soft drinks stored on floor. person in charge placed plastic bottles on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket used to transport ice not stored inverted or in a protected manner by ice machine.
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
32
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 29 shell eggs stored on top of the white residential reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer, Ambient air temperature was 73F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly in dry storage at the end of the wait station.
35A-02-6
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. Ones female staff cutting tomatoes, no gloves. There were for salsa. The staff then washed hands and put on gloves **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. The scoop was moved to dish and a clean pan was placed on the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site* ALSO, the make table cutting board is stained. ALSO, the tea and soda nozzles have and accumulation of build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink in dish with a food container in it. This was removed. ALSO, there was ice in the wait station hand wash sink. The ice was melted. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Observed lack of any training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed lack of an Oyster advisory. One was emailed and printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed lack of a consumer advisory when undercooked hamburger is available for sale. On was emailed, printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the grey pressurized tank is not secure.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust/contamination. Observed multiple soiled glasses on the ledge of the ice maker. These were moved to dish. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole under the hand wash sink in the wait station.
36-24-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed multiple single serve cases stored outside in the not yet completed shed. These were brought inside. **Corrected On-Site**
25-11-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken stored on a prep table, with intent to thaw.
06-01-5
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Micheladas Mexican & Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Micheladas Mexican & Seafood on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Micheladas Mexican & Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Las Micheladas Mexican & Seafood.
How does Las Micheladas Mexican & Seafood compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Las Micheladas Mexican & Seafood most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Las Micheladas Mexican & Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Las Micheladas Mexican & Seafood have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Las Micheladas Mexican & Seafood 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 Las Micheladas Mexican & Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Micheladas Mexican & Seafood is inspected around four times per year on average.
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