Arcadia, DeSoto County

LA MICHOACANA OF ARCADIA INC

916 E OAK ST, Arcadia, FL 34266

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Oct 22, 2025
City
Arcadia
County
DeSoto
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 23965746

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over strawberries in the reach in cooler, operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23965742

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach with the pineapple juice, operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23965740

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed four employees with no certified food manager present. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23965741

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at front counter. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 23965739

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a pan of ceviche on prep table, operator explained it is the employees food, operator removed. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23965743

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 23965736

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed water bottles on the floor in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

33-15-4

Detail 23965745

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed garbage can outside without a lid. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23965738

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed several reach in freezers with ice buildup in the kitchen. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23965737

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with an accumulation of food debris in it. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23965735

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23965744

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. Warning

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 23511706

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bin and cord stored in the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23511707

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed limes stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

50-08-7

Detail 22374438

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment open and operating serving food to the public with no license. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: at callback establishment has been through plan review bu has not completed required changes as per plan review. Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 22374436

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. Inspector provided handout via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

31A-07-4

Detail 22374435

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed prep area with ice machine located on left side of establishment with no handsink available. No handsink at middle area where warewash takes place. No handsink at area where shakes and fruits are cut and open food reach in coolers are located. No handsink at front counter where ice cream is dipped and toppings are added and nachos are prepared with hot cheese and open salsa. At inspection no designated handsink within the establishment. Operator repurposed a sink at the center prep station by removing the water filter and adding provisions of hand towels. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 22374437

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 6 employees onsite and working with no manager on duty. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22374434

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. Inspector provided handout via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 22374433

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 2Total: 11

50-08-7

Detail 22230508

High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment open and operating serving food to the public with no license. Warning Priority: High Priority

29-46-4

Detail 22230489

High Priority - Observed: Hose attached to dipperwell faucet eliminating required air gap. Warning Priority: High Priority

03A-02-5

Detail 22230485

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk-in cooler farmington cheddar cheese sausage 5 lbs (55F - Cold Holding); gallon milk (54F - Cold Holding); shake mix 2 cases (54F - Cold Holding); state fair corn dogs 2 lbs (56F - Cold Holding); cut watermelon (47F - Cold Holding); processes strawberries (54F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. Ice was added to Fresca juice water, 74F cold holding. , which had been made fresh this morning in order to quickly cool to 41F within 4 hours. All other TCS foods in walk-in cooler discarded. see stop sale. Warning Priority: High Priority

11-27-4

Detail 22230487

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Inspector provided handout via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning Priority: Intermediate

31A-07-4

Detail 22230496

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed prep area with ice machine located on left side of establishment with no handsink available. No handsink at middle area where warewash takes place. No handsink at area where shakes and fruits are cut and open food reach in coolers are located. No handsink at front counter where ice cream is dipped and toppings are added and nachos are prepared with hot cheese and open salsa. At inspection no designated handsink within the establishment. Operator repurposed a sink at the center prep station by removing the water filter and adding provisions of hand towels. Warning Priority: Intermediate

53A-05-6

Detail 22230529

Intermediate - Observed: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 6 employees onsite and working with no manager on duty. Warning Priority: Intermediate

51-16-7

Detail 22230524

Intermediate - Observed: 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/. Observed new establishment open and operating with no plan on file with Division of Hotels and Restaurants. No license on file. Warning Priority: Intermediate

53B-02-5

Detail 22230530

Intermediate - Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning Priority: Intermediate

11-26-1

Detail 22230486

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Inspector provided handout via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning Priority: Intermediate

24-07-4

Detail 22230488

Basic - Observed: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean knives stored in crack between wall and 3 bay sink. Warning Priority: Basic

51-13-4

Detail 22230509

Basic - Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning Priority: Basic

Nov 1, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 13

14-15-4

Detail 22417282

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Garbage can used to store rice.

03A-02-5

Detail 22417280

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed our cream (70F - Cold Holding); condensed milk (51F - Cold Holding)held on counter since 1100am.

03B-01-6

Detail 22417273

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed nacho cheese sauce (119F - Hot Holding) overfilled in hot hold container. Operator stirred to more evenly promoate heating to 135F or hotter throughout.

29-42-4

Detail 22417279

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

11-27-4

Detail 22417281

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. Inspector provided handout via email at inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22417275

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at middle prep area beside blender station used as prep sink as evidenced by heavy food particles in sink.

11-26-1

Detail 22417274

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. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email. Corrective Action Taken

22-09-5

Detail 22417284

Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Observed heavy debris buildup on plastic bulk containers of rice and sugar at kitchen.

51-13-4

Detail 22417278

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection.

31B-04-4

Detail 22417283

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handsink at blender station.

25-05-4

Detail 22417277

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed large container of plastic forks with handles not all facing same direction.

08B-12-5

Detail 22417272

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed melons in walk-in cooler cut and left uncovered.

42-01-4

Detail 22417276

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung mops.