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LA MICHOACANA

With 4 documented inspections, LA MICHOACANA in HOMESTEAD has achieved a 1.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10879857

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance at ice bin near the three compartment sink.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal containers above the three compartment sink.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green and white cutting board has cut marks on top of reach in freezer.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in the back door. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed next to ice bin and ice cream machine next to the three compartment sink.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under kitchen equipments.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all 4 white reach in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use ice cream scoops stored in standing water at 79 degree Fahrenheit. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at all of the reach in coolers soiled.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler near back door.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plastic container of sugar not covered stored next to the three compartment sink.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 3 wet mops not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 9 orange wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at preparation tables around the back kitchen and front counter.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed 3 soiled wet wiping cloths in used.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of butter removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee began handling clean equipments without first washing hands.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 3 employees failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to serve ice cream, scooping juice and other ready to eat food to the customers.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside of the handwash sink located across cheese sauce steam table.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash wash sink across cheese sauce steamer table.
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Sandra Morin, Pilar Mazariego, Valentin Alonso, Oscar Garcia, Edwin Nuiez. Expired since 9/04/2025.

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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Google Rating

★★★★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

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Restaurant Features

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

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