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LA MICHOACANA ICE CREAM 2

1460 HIGHWAY 17 NORTH · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 2, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3636151
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10935727
DBPR license3500273

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#8High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed strawberries and sliced watermelon in carry out bags in the reach in freezer, operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of glass cleaner on a prep table as an employee was slicing strawberries, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#10Intermediate11-27-4

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. Printed a copy for operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate53A-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/ Observed Ahmad Abdelhalim expired in 7/18/2020. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the employees restroom. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53B-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. Observed no proof of any training of any employees. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in the employees bathroom. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black like substance on the guard in the ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf with clean containers. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottles on a food prep table in back of kitchen, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed stack of clear containers with water in between not air drying properly. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Printed a copy for operator to put in employees restroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.