La Michoacana Ice Cream INC
209 W Alexander St, Plant City, FL 33563 · Permanent Food Service · License 3918396
What drove the grade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 28 routine inspection3 intermediate, 7 basic-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed cup and bench scraper stored in hand sink by three compartment sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
By three compartment sink
No soap provided at handwash sink.
In back prep area by storage.
Basic7
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Ice cream scoops stored in water at 85f.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Dipper wells not functioning, and 1 was removed. Ice cream scoops are being stored in water at 85f.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser, fan guard, and door frame.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Walk in cooler fan covers soiled
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
By three compartment sink
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Front door has large gap.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in back prep area.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.