LAS MICHELADAS MEXICAN & SEAFOOD

Name: LAS MICHELADAS MEXICAN & SEAFOOD
Address: 12210 N US 27, OCALA, FL, 34482, US
Rating: 30.6

12210 N US 27, OCALA, FL 34482

License #5203165

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

30.6 Grade F / 100

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October 26, 2026 · 15 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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LAS MICHELADAS MEXICAN & SEAFOOD in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 30.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 12 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 26, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 86 total violations — 21 critical, 24 major, 41 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Package containing raw shrimp stored directly on top of package containing fully-cooked imitation crab meat in pan inside reach-in cooler near cookline. The owner removed the raw shrimp from the area during this inspection.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes containing single-use cups and lids stored directly on floor near bar area.
[28-14-6] Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Grey water on ground near back door of kitchen. A mop bucket is directly beside the area. The owner stated an employee dumped the mop bucket on the ground.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large chunks of ice melting inside handwash sink in bar area.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwash sink near cookline. The owner replenished the towels during this inspection.
[33-15-4] Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Trash can outdoors near entrance without lid.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids left open. The owner closed the lids during this inspection.
[53A-03-7] 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/ One StateFoodSafety.com manager certificate expired on 09/14/2026.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at each corner at bottom of door leading outside from kitchen.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pan of rice lined with "thank you" grocery bag. The cooked rice is in direct contact with the bag. The owner removed the grocery bag during this inspection.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Three oyster tags provided by manager not date marked with date that the last oyster was served.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflection plate inside machine soiled with mold-like substance.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler at cookline.
[42-03-5] Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Hammer stored directly on top of ice machine. The owner removed the hammer during this inspection.
[53A-07-6] No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No currently certified food manager employed at this establishment.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-10-4] Soiled floors/carpeting. Floor beneath cook line fryer and grill greasy.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began handling food in reach-in cooler. Manager had employee wash hands.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach-in cooler across from cook line fryer. Manager removed drink during inspection.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee yogurt stored in reach-in cooler across from back door.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Yellow rice in steam table stored in to go bag.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over cooked bacon in reach-in cooler across from back door. Manager moved bacon to bottom shelf.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed seven rodent droppings on floor in shed where there is a reach-in cooler with food items and a freezer chest with food items. Shed is located behind restaurant. Observed nine rodent droppings in reach-in freezer located in shed behind the restaurant, reach-in freezer is currently not in use.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items stored in front counter reach-in cooler: tres leches (49F - Cold Holding); flan (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler overnight.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in front counter reach-in cooler: tres leches (49F - Cold Holding); flan (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler overnight.
[01C-02-4] Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Establishment uses raw oysters, only tags available are from current batch of oysters.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line stained. Interior of reach-in freezer in shed behind restaurant soiled with old food debris.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped drink in front counter hand washing sink.
[51-16-7] 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/. Shed added behind restaurant not added to current plans.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All but one employee training expired on 2/9/2026.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler across from cook line grill.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on kitchen prep table. Manager removed drink during inspection.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Shed has approximately a 6 inch gap to the outside between ceiling and all walls.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor at end of cook line. Manager placed cooking oil on shelf.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer located in shed behind building.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for scoop in container of sugar located in wait station.
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Ice bin for kitchen ice machine.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Octopus thawing at room temperature in kitchen hand washing sink. Manager moved octopus to reach-in cooler to continue thawing.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar in wait station.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor at end of cook line greasy.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice in steam table stored in pan lined with a to go bag.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2025, establishment is open and operating.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 60 rodent droppings on 2x4 supports inside of storage shed behind building. Observed 8 rodent droppings on shelf where single service items are stored in storage shed behind building. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings on top of old warmer where single service items are stored in storage shed behind building. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor beneath reach-in freezer in storage shed behind building.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked up bag from floor in kitchen, changed gloves and proceeded to handle food on cook line without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items stored in front counter display case: flan (44F,50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated flan stored in cooler for a couple of days.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated chicken placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed chicken in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F, chicken (40F - Cooling). Items stored in front counter display case: flan (44F,50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated flan stored in cooler for a couple of days.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags stored in office.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Shelves of reach-in cooler in shed behind building.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Octopus thawing in kitchen hand washing sink. Manager removed octopus from kitchen hand washing sink.
[51-16-7] 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/. Establishment added shed for storage purposes behind building.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table in kitchen with grooves with black stains.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open cup drink stored on ice machine
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. aprons stored on above beans and flour in dry goods storage area. Employee backpack stored on clean ware rack
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. floor soiled with oil behind fryer on cookline.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar and flour on floor, also a box of oil on the floor
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door handles to reach in freezer in back shed soiled with food and grease.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Beef in reach in freezer not covered.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (avocados ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( sour cream ) in reach in cooler
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bags used to store cilantro in reach in cooler.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over Tomato and avocado in reach in cooler
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in handwash sink at server station
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Green Sauce prepared more than 24 hours earlier with no date marked.