LA MICHOACANA ICE CREAM INC

LA MICHOACANA ICE CREAM INC in PLANT CITY has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

Alexander Street
Florida, 33563
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/16/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13650455

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 4 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic unsealed ceiling tiles in front counter, service area, and back kitchen and ware washing area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front doors to establishment has approximately a .25 inch gap where stripping is missing Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser and door frame Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed 2 Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Vidaiseo Caztizo hired 3 years ago. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice cream scoop water in hand sink by front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**

3/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13535679

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic unsealed ceiling tiles in front counter, service area, and back kitchen and ware washing area Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front doors to establishment has approximately a .25 inch gap where stripping is missing Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser and door frame Repeat Violation Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Observed 2 Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front fruit counter: cut cantaloupe (45F - Cold Holding); cut watermelon (44F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); cojita cheese (44F - Cold Holding); (44F) Warning
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Vidaiseo Caztizo hired 3 years ago. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice cream scoop water in hand sink by front counter. Warning

9/30/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10930784

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in front of counter and back kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Around door frame and condenser
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in standing water at 90f.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By hand sink at three compartment sink
  • 53A-03-7: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/ Ahmed Abdelhalim certificate expired on 7-10-2025

5/6/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10799009

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in front and back prep area
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door frame
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by back door fell off of wall and was setting at a 45 degree angle, to where employees are unable to use hand sink properly. Employee got sink propped up and is now functional Corrected On-Site

3/13/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8773574

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in back and front prep areas Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep tables in back production area Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dipper-wells broken by front counter. Employees are washing scoops after every use in meantime
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of dextrose not labeled
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers in front hand sink. Employees removed Corrected On-Site

7/24/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8679109

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black and pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in front counter area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 10-08-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice cream scoops stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At 74f Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on exterior of walk in coolers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed both dipper wells broken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: No proof of food safety training present Admin Complaint
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**

5/22/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8677855

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 9 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black and pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in front counter area Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked wooden bowls in prep area Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front doors have half inch gap. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use ice cream scoops stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At 74f Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on exterior of walk in coolers Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed both dipper wells broken Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024. Manager renewed license Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. Warning

8/7/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8372501

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pan in sink next to ice machine