LA MICHOACANA

Washington Avenue
Homestead, Florida, 33030
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/26/2024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair by the walk in coole.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with food stored on the floor at the front counter. Employee removed the boxes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 5/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8584736

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the back of the kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket with condensed milk and another bucket with Jamaica stored on the floor. Employee removed them. . Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer and walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside standing water at 74° F . Employee removed the water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach interior soiled.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a plastic container with sugar not covered by the hand wash sink .
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.observed several wet wipes cloths stored in preparation tables.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than 5 employees at the time of the inspection. Manager amended during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8375838

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling is in disrepair at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at the storage next to the bathroom and under 3 compartment sink.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of coconut and boxe. of strawberries stored on the floor of the walk in cooler
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed under the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water @ 107° F in front of the walk in cooler. Employee removed water and placed new water @ 136° F. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under the 3 compartment sink.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed orange wiping cloths stored on preparation tables. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not labeled.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored above the preparation table in the kitchen area. Employee removed medicine. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Also observed cheese at the counter at 67° F. As per employee cheese was placed around 10:00 am. Stop sale was issued.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dogs stored on the preparation table. As per employee less than 1 hour. Employee placed hot dogs inside the reach in cooler. Also observed cheese at the counter at 67° F. As per employee cheese was placed around 10:00 am. Stop sale was issued. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside the hand wash sink.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed more than 5 employees working at the time of the inspection.

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★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(1,705 reviews)

Price Level

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Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Features

✓ Store

Restaurant Features

Takeout
Delivery
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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