La Michoacana Ice Cream 2

1460 Highway 17 North, Wauchula, FL 33873 · Permanent Food Service · License 3500273

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 59 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 31, 2026

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · fixed on the spot · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 28 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic (2 repeats)
-21
Administrative complaint on Aug 28, now complaint after follow-up
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score59

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Aug282026

Routine inspection

10 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitAug 31, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 2 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed Sliced watermelon 57°F, Cheese 48°F Pico de gallo 67°F and Diced tomatoes 55°F at front counter make table, per operator has been there since 10:30 am, operator turned reach in cooler down and put ice underneath it.
  Administrative complaintFixed on the spot
Intermediate2
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: 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
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  More time given
Basic2
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  More time given
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 28, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
10 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed container of pico de gallo at 47°F and a container of diced tomatoes at 49°F, per operator has been on make table since 10:30am, operator placed containers back in reach in cooler. Observed sliced watermelon at 57°F, per operator been on make table since the night before, operator voluntarily discarded.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: 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.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed manual can opener soiled with food debris in back of kitchen.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed a bucket in the hand washing sink at front counter, operator moved.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. G. Vasquez and B. Villalobos no proof of any training.
  Administrative complaint
Basic5
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: 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.
  Fixed on the spot
  Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  Observed handle of scoop in ice at front counter, operator moved.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler at front counter.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  Repeat violation
  Open dumpster lid.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.