MICHOACANA UNIVERSAL NEVERIA Y PALETERIA INC

Food safety records indicate MICHOACANA UNIVERSAL NEVERIA Y PALETERIA INC in TAMPA has 4 inspections with a 2.4/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

10027 N DALE MABRY HWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10870322

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bottled water and 2 bags of sugar on floor in dry storage closet. Milk and ice cream mixture stored on floor in Reach in cooler. Employee relocated mixture to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at front service Employee handwash sink. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Sliced tomato, cut lettuce, onions, peppers in front line Reach in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Isopropyl alcohol spray bottles on top stored on shelf over flavor extracts in dry storage closet.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink in front service line used for washing apples. Employee removed apple as during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in back kitchen Employee handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8791268

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of Hershey's syrup stored on floor inside pantry closet. Cream and lemon cream stored on floor of Walk in cooler. Operator relocated all products to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at three compartment sink and at front line.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located on dry storage rack in dish pit.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Sliced tomatoes, onions, cabbage, ginger, and jalapeños on front line Reach in cooler. Operator covered products during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Chemical bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled squeeze bottles filled with chemicals stored next to prep sink on front line.

Inspection Date: 4/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8483802

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Front counter box of single service to go cups placed on floor close by entrance. Removed items from the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8389870

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cook chicken churros reach in cooler
  • 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.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee food in hand washing sink by walk in cooler employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Printed for management to sign and few employees sign
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing 1 employee