La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid
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960 Us 27 S, Lake Placid, FL 33852La Michoacana of Lake Placid is a 13-seat permanent food service establishment in Highlands County that has been emergency-closed once for rodent activity on December 4, 2023. Across 24 inspections dating back to 2016, the facility accumulated 119 violations, averaging 4.96 violations per inspection, near the statewide average of 5.2. However, the violation pattern is concentrated in high-priority findings. Hand washing violations were cited in at least 4 inspections, water supply violations in at least 4 inspections, food condition violations in 3 inspections, and employee health reporting and management awareness violations in multiple inspections as well. The facility has been subject to 2 disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. Recent inspections show continued elevated violation rates: October 8, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after 12 violations including multiple high-priority water supply and food condition violations; October 9, 2025 was a call back that achieved compliance; and the most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 documented 9 violations including 3 separate hand washing violations and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: December 4, 2023 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid: Comparison to Highlands County Averages
La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid: Emergency Closure History (1)
La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025082271 | $400.00 | Oct 8, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2023069125 | $400.00 | Dec 4, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid last inspected?
- La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid last shut down?
- La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid was last shut down on December 4, 2023 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid had?
- La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid find?
- La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid ever been shut down?
- Yes, La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid been fined?
- La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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