LA MICHOACANA OF LAKE PLACID INC
960 US 27 S · LAKE PLACID · Highlands County · FL 33852
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-04-4High 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**
Intermediate 7
02C-03-5Intermediate – 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**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, cutting boards. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in bathroom. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 8
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at electrical boxes. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at windows. **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – 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**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Operator placed in u it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Straws stored on floor by styrofoam cups. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – 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**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:26 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.