La Michoacana

101 W Silver Star Rd Unit 10, Ocoee, FL 34761
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

La Michoacana appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. La Michoacana was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to five violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

That's lower than the typical Ocoee restaurant, which scores around 76. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed cup from hand sink behind front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed drink from prep table in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Employee removed container of lettuce and strawberries off floor of walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops at front counter in standing water 60f. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dishes in ware washing area.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Employee turned single service containers face down on prep table in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of four and sugar in dry storage.
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
58
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in 66F water. Advised to turn on replace water and turn on dipper well.
10-05-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. in melon cooler at front counter **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Drink above prep table. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in melon cooler at front counter
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Cases of Shredded lettuce on floor in walk in cooler, -case of ice cream on floor in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut strawberries
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. in storage area and over fire suppression
36-36-4
45
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken over cases of sour cream in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of pineapple dessert topping
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees Sweater and bags on dry storage shelf. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Case of limes on floor in kitchen and walk in cooler. -Cases of ice cream on floor in walk in freezer, -cases of chips on floor in lobby
08B-47-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen bananas in freezer at front counter not covered. Operator immediately covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
41
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided form and Employees signed form. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers in same pan with cut avocados. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 69F. Scoops at ice cream station. Has hot well that is turned off. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Large containers of shucked and unshucked corn in the kitchen. Buckets and boxes of ice cream in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
78
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Provided form and Employees signed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Large containers of shucked and unshucked corn in the kitchen. Buckets and boxes of ice cream in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 69F. Scoops at ice cream station. Has hot well that is turned off.
10-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers in same pan with cut avocados.
08B-17-4
70
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shelled eggs ambient (55F - Cold Holding). In unit less than 4 hours. Placed in unit to cool. melons cantaloupe (54F - Cold Holding); **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Tamarin spoon. Manager will remove items. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing trainer information.
53B-10-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee open drinks in make line cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes without wash compartment and rinse setup. Manager educated staff and she set up sink. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Flavored drink mix in walk-in cooler on the floor. Plastic containers of ice cream on the floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on make table on front counter.
12B-07-4
58
Nov 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Dry storage area
36-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole above fryer
36-32-5
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Michoacana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Michoacana?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Michoacana.

How does La Michoacana compare to other restaurants in Ocoee?

La Michoacana most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocoee average of 76.

Has La Michoacana's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Michoacana have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Michoacana means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is La Michoacana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Michoacana is inspected around three times per year on average.