Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LA MICHOACANA OF LAKE PLACID INC

960 US 27 S · LAKE PLACID · Highlands County · FL 33852

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 4, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3372846
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8440613
DBPR license3801175

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 4, 2023 3:17 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 5, 2023 9:30 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority7 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 next to wall by stand up reach in freezer. 4 on electrical box in dishwasher area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 7

#10Intermediate02C-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. Milk no date mark. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, cutting boards. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate11-26-1

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. Provided form in Spanish and both employees signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. J.A 8/17/20 J.C. 8/17/20 **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at electrical boxes. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at windows. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in water with a temperature of 68F. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Operator placed in u it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Straws stored on floor by styrofoam cups. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen mango left out to thaw, still frozen, 29F. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.