WAUCHULA, Hardee County

LA MICHOACANA ICE CREAM 2

1460 HIGHWAY 17 NORTH, WAUCHULA, FL 33873

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 Intermediate
Nov 5, 2025
City
WAUCHULA
County
Hardee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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.

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53B-01-5

Detail 24172622

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of any training of any employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Observed G. Vasquez and S. Villafuerte do not have any proof of training. Admin Complaint

27-16-4

Detail 24172623

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in the employees bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 24172621

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black like substance on the guard in the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 24172619

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 24172620

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Time Extended

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 14

14-31-5

Detail 24000744

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed strawberries and sliced watermelon in carry out bags in the reach in freezer, operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24000743

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of glass cleaner on a prep table as an employee was slicing strawberries, operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24000751

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. Printed a copy for operator. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 24000746

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Ahmad Abdelhalim expired in 7/18/2020. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24000753

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the employees restroom. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24000754

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. Observed no proof of any training of any employees. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24000748

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in the employees bathroom. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24000745

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black like substance on the guard in the ice machine. Warning

14-05-4

Detail 24000750

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf with clean containers. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24000749

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottles on a food prep table in back of kitchen, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 24000747

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of clear containers with water in between not air drying properly. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 24000741

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24000752

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Printed a copy for operator to put in employees restroom. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-16-4

Detail 24000742

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23510346

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener.

36-36-4

Detail 23510345

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in back storage area.

08B-38-4

Detail 23510344

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed papayas and other food stored on the floor in other side of store.

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 22774606

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut melon (40F - Cold Holding); pico (38F - Cold Holding) dated 4/2

03A-02-5

Detail 22774604

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon (40F - Cold Holding); pico (38F - Cold Holding) dated 4/2 in cooler beside chest freezer in storage area. Cooler unable to hold foods at 41F or colder. May not use to store Time and Temperature controlled foods until able to hold at 41F or colder. All other foods in this unit are uncut fruits.

31A-11-4

Detail 22774605

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blender stored in handsink at 3 Bay Area.

13-07-4

Detail 22774602

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees with bands on wrists working with foods and washing dishes. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22774603

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple boxes of single service cups,lids, and other plastic and paper products stored on floor in storage roo. Operator stated supplies for multiple stores are housed here.

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 22621067

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

22-43-4

Detail 22621065

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm)strip turned deep aqua blue. Operator let out some water and refilled. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22621064

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed container of water with ice cream scoops inside stored in handsink at front counter. Operator removed items sent through warewash. Set up scoop well and began using it. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22621066

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

10-07-4

Detail 22621068

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use ice cream scoops stored in standing water in container placed in basin of handsink. Operator removed to dishwash. Corrected On-Site

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 9

31A-07-4

Detail 22148067

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed food prep taking place in added storage area with no handsink available. Table where apples are wrapped in candy shell with loose candy powder added and microwave is used. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: At callback 7/25/23 no attempt to contact plan review could be found. Food prep still taking place in added room. Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 22148062

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: At callback employees unaware of any Quaternary test kit. Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 22148064

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 another room added and using to store foods and refrigerators and preparing foods. Filling containers with ground food with no handsink available in the area. Walls not finished with wipeable surface. Food preparation area and storage added without going through plan review. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: At callback , operator had not contacted plan review with plan of areas that had been added,remodeled or repurposed. Observed food prep areas in secondary added room not on original plan microwave and prep table and cold storage and dry storage / apples with candy coating applied by hand then microwaved in this room. Also prep added at room where mop sink is located. Observed sandwich press and waffle press and can opener on prep table no handsink located in this area. Admin Complaint

05-08-4

Detail 22148065

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: At callback observed the only two probe thermometers available were frozen into the bottom of the ice cream freezer and unable to be reached due to large food containers over them. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 22148061

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: At callback /25/23 no proof of any employee food safety training provided. 2 Employees onsite employed more than 1 year. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22148063

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 form via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: At callback /25/23 no proof of any employee food safety training provided. 2 Employees onsite employed more than 1 year. Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 22148068

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: At callback function 7/25/23 observed black growth on ice machine drop guard and interior of door. Admin Complaint

14-09-4

Detail 22148066

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: At callback 7/25/23 scored and stained cutting board still in use. Admin Complaint

05-09-4

Detail 22148069

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: At callback observed no ambient air thermometer in reach in cooler at front counter. Admin Complaint

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 14

50-08-7

Detail 21934341

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 was given a temporary license in 2001 with a 50.00 fee left owing. Fee was never paid and license was never processed. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

50-17-3

Detail 21934352

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment was given a temporary license in 2021 with a 50.00 fee left owing. Fee was never paid and license was never processed. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

31A-07-4

Detail 21934351

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed food prep taking place in added storage area with no handsink available. Table where apples are wrapped in candy shell with loose candy powder added and microwave is used. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21934346

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 21934349

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/planreview/. Observed another room added and using to store foods and refrigerators and preparing foods. Filling containers with ground food with no handsink available in the area. Walls not finished with wipeable surface. Food preparation area and storage added without going through plan review. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 21934342

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21934344

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 21934350

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 form via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21934347

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

24-07-4

Detail 21934345

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned equipment stored in plastic crates not 6 inches from floor. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21934354

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 21934353

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 21934343

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service items, cups, stored on floor in added storage area. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 21934348

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed walls in added room where food storage and food prep take place , made of unfinished drywall. Not painted. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 8Basic: 15Total: 29

50-08-7

Detail 21930578

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 was given a temporary license in 2001 with a 50.00 fee left owing. Fee was never paid and license was never processed. Warning Priority: High Priority

35A-02-6

Detail 21930550

High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flying insects in food area at front counter. Observed flies landing on food contact surfaces. Operator killed flies and sanitized areas. Next day callback per Dominick Tartaglione. Warning Priority: High Priority

50-17-3

Detail 21930582

High Priority - Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment was given a temporary license in 2021 with a 50.00 fee left owing. Fee was never paid and license was never processed. Warning Priority: High Priority

02C-01-5

Detail 21930470

High Priority - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority

01B-02-5

Detail 21930469

High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut watermelon Observed cut watermelon (42F - Cooling); cut cantelope (48F - Cooling); cut tomatoes (45F -Cooling); house made pico with fresh tomatoes (45F - Cooling). Operator states all were cut fresh and placed in cooler between 1000am and 1030am currently 428pm. Not cooled to 41F within 4hours see stop sale. Warning Priority: High Priority

03D-06-5

Detail 21930472

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut watermelon (42F - Cooling); cut cantelope (48F - Cooling); cut tomatoes (45F -Cooling); house made pico with fresh tomatoes (45F - Cooling). Operator states all were cut fresh and placed in cooler between 1000am and 1030am currently 428pm. Not cooled to 41F within 4hours see stop sale. Warning Priority: High Priority

11-27-4

Detail 21930513

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 form via email. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate

22-02-4

Detail 21930518

Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food on can opener. Operator put through dishwash. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate

31A-07-4

Detail 21930548

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed food prep taking place in added storage area with no handsink available. Table where apples are wrapped in candy shell with loose candy powder added and microwave is used. Warning Priority: Intermediate

16-37-1

Detail 21930516

Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning Priority: Intermediate

51-16-7

Detail 21930591

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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/planreview/. Observed another room added and using to store foods and refrigerators and preparing foods. Filling containers with ground food with no handsink available in the area. Walls not finished with wipeable surface. Food preparation area and storage added without going through plan review. Warning Priority: Intermediate

05-08-4

Detail 21930478

Intermediate - Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning Priority: Intermediate

53B-01-5

Detail 21930592

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Warning Priority: Intermediate

11-26-1

Detail 21930512

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 form via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning Priority: Intermediate

22-20-5

Detail 21930519

Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning Priority: Basic

36-36-4

Detail 21930555

Basic - Observed: Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing over food prep area in back beside mop sink. Two tiles missing and fiberglass insulation is hanging down into room. Warning Priority: Basic

24-07-4

Detail 21930526

Basic - Observed: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned equipment stored in plastic crates not 6 inches from floor. Warning Priority: Basic

14-09-4

Detail 21930515

Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning Priority: Basic

13-07-4

Detail 21930514

Basic - Observed: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee working with foods at front counter with bracelets. Warning Priority: Basic

08B-47-4

Detail 21930488

Basic - Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic crates not 6 inches from floor. Warning Priority: Basic

08B-38-4

Detail 21930480

Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed cardboard boxes of foods stored on floor in added storage area. Warning Priority: Basic

10-01-5

Detail 21930489

Basic - Observed: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed tongs with handles touching food in jalapenos and pickled pig skin containers at front counter. Warning Priority: Basic

05-09-4

Detail 21930479

Basic - Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning Priority: Basic

25-05-4

Detail 21930527

Basic - Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service items, cups, stored on floor in added storage area. Warning Priority: Basic

25-06-4

Detail 21930528

Basic - Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed paper boats at front counter not inverted. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic

36-03-4

Detail 21930553

Basic - Observed: Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed walls in added room where food storage and food prep take place , made of unfinished drywall. Not painted. Warning Priority: Basic

42-01-4

Detail 21930556

Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning Priority: Basic

21-12-4

Detail 21930517

Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed operator using spray sanitizer and storing wet wipe cloths on counter. Warning Priority: Basic

02D-01-5

Detail 21930471

Basic - Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observedshredded coconut and granola and powdered sugar and other ground spices,and squirt bottles of condiments not labeled with common name at front counter. Warning Priority: Basic

22-48--5

Detail 21930525

Observed: Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.Observed operator using Clorox household sanitizing spray to clean. Food contact surfaces. Inspector informed operator of requirements and operator will use quaternary sanitizer for food contact surfaces. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority