LA MICHOACANA ICE CREAM

LA MICHOACANA ICE CREAM located in HOMESTEAD has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 1.9/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file

West Tennessee Street
Tallahassee, Florida, 32304
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

1/22/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13524331

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 10 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on granola container and spicy seasoning at front counter. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food in standing unit across fryers at kitchen area.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal food on preparation table at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed soiled interior of ice scoop holder. Operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-01-5: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 on raw rice container at preparation area, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front counter, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on unit next to ice machine at kitchen area.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit next to ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed establishment reused seasoning plastic containers for stored dry goods at front counter.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings container stored above cooked chicken container in standing unit next to white chest freezer.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and spray bottle inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-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 cooked beans, cooked chicken, cooked pork and cooked beef steak not dated, as per employee over 24 hours, inside standing unit next to white chest freezes. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed on employee bathroom.

9/18/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10943252

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 7 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on salt container, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observe soiled interior of ice scoop holder, employee moved holder to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on unit at kitchen area.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut fruits container not. Overhead in standing unit at kitchen area. Employee covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak bag (frozen) stored in standing water inside 3 compartment sink. Employee removed bag from water and moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen area.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above strawberries jam container on standing unit at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02C-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 cooked beans in reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

4/11/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10818030

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 4 int, 7 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chips case stored on floor at dry storage area. Employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over preparation area and ice scoop holder, operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-01-4:Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Observed plastic utensils unwrapped at front counter for customers used. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in cooler next to ice machine.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop 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 several wiping cloths at front counter.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified with common name at front counter.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken wings stored on to go bags at reach in cooler, employee change for zip log bags. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above unwashed avocados container on unit at kitchen area. Employee stored properly.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled ice scoop holder interior. Operator moved to 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean utensils inside hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 02C-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 cooked steak not date marked on standing reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

2/12/2025· 1y ago

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observe personal food on reach in cooler at kitchen area, employee segregated food during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe fruit juices containers stored on kitchen floor, employee stored properly during inspection. Also observe cooking oil containers stored on floor by dry storage area. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe at kitchen area.
  • 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observe peeled mangos being stored on cardboard case inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, employee removed peeled mangos, washed and stored on clean plastic container. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe utensils being stored inside HWS at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11/8/2024· 1y 4mo ago

2 int, 1 basic

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided form to operator.
  • 11-27-4: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. Provided form to operator.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine strips available.