Taqueria Michoacana
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2023, Taqueria Michoacana has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “stored food not covered”, which has been cited four times.
Among Margate restaurants, the typical score is 80; Taqueria Michoacana is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Food manager certification expired for Virgilio Alejandre issued 12-20-2025 expired 12-2-2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Food manager certification expired for Virgilio Alejandre issued 12-20-2025 expired 12-2-2025. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Asta reach in cooler opposite triple sink ,Cooked beans (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item was left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Asta reach in cooler opposite triple sink ,Cooked beans (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item was left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in Asta freezer next to drink storage area , raw pork stored in printed to go bags. Operator removed and placed in food grade container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
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/ Food manager certification expired for Virgilio Alejandre issued 12-20-2025 expired 12-2-2025. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler , cooked tomatoes and tomato salsa stored uncovered. Operator covered during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in kitchen next to Asta drink cooler , containers with sugar not labeled. Operator labeled sugar during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
52
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over cooked chicken in reach in freezer. Employee rearranged items in freezer for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Several under shelves prep tables with build up of rust around kitchen area.
14-16-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed three thermometers not giving accurate temperatures; unable to calibrate.
05-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed left interior of ice machine in kitchen with black substance on. Employee cleaned machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed five ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near to two door reach in cooler in kitchen .
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -broken frame- bottom left side kitchen entrance from bar. -broken wall next to reach in cooler in front of walk in cooler. Broken wall - hole on lower right side door, next to mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed two knives handles touching food in flip top cooler in kitchen. Employee removed from cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
55
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw liver stored above ready to eat vegetables in reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Observed at walk in cooler - raw beef stored directly on top of peeled garlics. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in glass slide door reach in cooler, rice (52F - Cold Holding. Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: No stopped sale items at time of inspection.
01B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
70
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw liver stored above ready to eat vegetables in reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in glass slide door reach in cooler, rice (52F - Cold Holding. Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in glass slide door reach in cooler, rice (52F - Cold Holding. Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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. Observed Ana M expired 7 29/2020 and Ofelia R expired 12/20/2023 **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to hold sanitizer bucket at front counter and preparation area. PIC removed. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Observed no proof of training for Julissa Q, Mariela A, employees more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork cooked 3/12/25am. not date marked in slide glass door cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation area. PIC removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0 ppm. Corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on preparation table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
33
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink bottle water then engaged in peeling apples.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice in contact with a non food grade t shirt bag in steam table **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket sitting on top of container of sugar. Employee removed Observed employee cellphone on prep table shelf. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Tomalli in Atosa reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on flip top cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Explained to employee the correct order. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on prep table. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup in a container of salsa in beverage cooler. Observed plastic bowl in the rice container.
14-01-5
39
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding) per operator held less than four hours, operator placed in ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored over raw beef in same container in walk-in cooler. Operator placed chicken in separate container **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed RTE cheese being stored on top of in contact with beef in Atosa reach in freezer . Operator removed cheese place on upper shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice being stored in a t shirt to go bag in steam table Observed beef being stored in t shirt to go bags in reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed salsa verde in cold beverage 2 door coolers not dated. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing on cook line.
36-36-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed salsa verde in open plastic containers. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
41
Jun 6, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
55
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded hose bibb under hand sink by triple sink missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee setting up sanitizer sink unaware of correct level for chlorine sanitation. Reviewed with manager and employee the correct chlorine level needed for sanitation use. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-16-4
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. Bulletin provided to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by triple sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink beside triple sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers in reach in freezer labeled for contents but no date mark. Reviewed with manager proper labeling procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle under triple sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Visible light around bottom corners of back door in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of tamales in reach in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of masa flour not labeled. Manager added labels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Water draining very slowly at cook line hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Right door gasket on fliptop unit has food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
35
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
15
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Michoacana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Michoacana on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Michoacana?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Michoacana.
How does Taqueria Michoacana compare to other restaurants in Margate?
Taqueria Michoacana most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Margate average of 80.
Has Taqueria Michoacana's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Michoacana have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Michoacana 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 Taqueria Michoacana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Michoacana is inspected around four times per year on average.
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