LAS MICHELADAS MEXICAN & SEAFOOD
12210 N US 27 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34482
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice in steam table stored in pan lined with a to go bag. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2025, establishment is open and operating. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 60 rodent droppings on 2×4 supports inside of storage shed behind building. Observed 8 rodent droppings on shelf where single service items are stored in storage shed behind building. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings on top of old warmer where single service items are stored in storage shed behind building. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor beneath reach-in freezer in storage shed behind building. **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked up bag from floor in kitchen, changed gloves and proceeded to handle food on cook line without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items stored in front counter display case: flan (44F,50F – Cold Holding). Manager stated flan stored in cooler for a couple of days.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: chicken (45F – Cold Holding). Manager stated chicken placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed chicken in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F, chicken (40F – Cooling). Items stored in front counter display case: flan (44F,50F – Cold Holding). Manager stated flan stored in cooler for a couple of days.
Intermediate 4
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags stored in office.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Shelves of reach-in cooler in shed behind building. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Octopus thawing in kitchen hand washing sink. Manager removed octopus from kitchen hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added shed for storage purposes behind building. **Warning**
Basic 12
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on kitchen prep table. Manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Shed has approximately a 6 inch gap to the outside between ceiling and all walls.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor at end of cook line. Manager placed cooking oil on shelf.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer located in shed behind building.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for scoop in container of sugar located in wait station.
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Ice bin for kitchen ice machine.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler across from cook line grill.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Octopus thawing at room temperature in kitchen hand washing sink. Manager moved octopus to reach-in cooler to continue thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar in wait station.
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor at end of cook line greasy. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:46 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.