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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 dateAugust 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3732677
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13771170
DBPR license3500273

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of pico de gallo at 47F and a container of diced tomatoes at 49F, per operator has been on make table since 10:30am, operator placed containers back in reach in cooler. Observed sliced watermelon at 57F, per operator been on make table since the night before, operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed manual can opener soiled with food debris in back of kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket in the hand washing sink at front counter, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate53B-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. G. Vasquez and B. Villalobos no proof of any training. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#10Intermediate16-43-4

Intermediate – Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed quaternary test strips expired from May 2025. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of scoop in ice at front counter, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of spoon in a container of cheese on make table, operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic33-11-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 29, 2026 11:22 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

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