LaBelle, Hendry County

AZTECA CORNER STORE

780 W COWBOY WAY, LaBelle, FL 33935

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
3 High Priority
Feb 5, 2026
City
LaBelle
County
Hendry
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

41-07-4

Detail 24354012

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of chest rub medication above prep table. The operator removed medication from above prep table. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 24354013

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 24354014

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat beef in stand reach-in cooler. The manager moved all raw beef on bottom shelf under the ready to eat beef. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24354011

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.

21-04-4

Detail 24354015

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

22-08-4

Detail 24354010

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 23976276

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bulk containers of food in the reach in cooler prepared over 24 hours in advance not properly date marked. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23976277

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler door won't stay closed without tying them together with plastic wrap. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23976275

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tamales in the walk in cooler not covered.

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 23630680

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cut ready to eat vegetables in tall stand up reach in cooler to the right of the cook line. Operator moved beef to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23630679

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed 5 gallon buckets of salsa verde held in reach in cooler not date marked and prepared over 24 hours in advance. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23630678

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed doors to reach in stand up refrigerator unable to close securely, observed plastic wrap on door handles to hold doors closed. Observed gaskets torn on reach in freezer.

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 23172471

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed 5 gallon bucket of sauce and meat cut in reach in cooler prepared over 24 hours with no date marking. Repeat Violation

53B-05-5

Detail 23172469

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23172470

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on all reach in cooler door gaskets. Repeat Violation

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 22729018

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-2023 Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 22729016

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on bulk sauce tubs prepared over 24 hours ago according to operator.

53B-14-5

Detail 22729015

Intermediate - 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. Observed some food handler training certificates are expired.

14-01-5

Detail 22729017

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed stainless steel bowl used to scoop sauce from 5 gallon bucket in reach in cooler.

14-11-5

Detail 22729012

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler torn and in need of repair.

08B-38-4

Detail 22729013

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of potatoes and bag of carrots stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 22729014

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler stand up unit with build up of food debris.

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53A-03-7

Detail 22365151

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed Food Manager Certification expired, operator states they are taking the test in 2 days. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22365152

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black mold like substance in ice machine bin interior.

10-12-5

Detail 22365154

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop sitting on wooden plywood nest to ice machine.

12B-13-4

Detail 22365153

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open bottle of water on cooking line inside reach in cooler.

Jun 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

41-07-4

Detail 22068185

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of Pepto Bismol in reach in refrigerator. Operator removed and placed on area not to be used for food preparation or storage. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22068188

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed whole eggs on shelf in reach in cooler above tortilla shells in packaging. operator moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 22068190

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken in reach in cooler being stored above beef Operator moved raw beef to shelf above raw chicken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22068189

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black and orange mold like substance in ice machine in dry storage.

14-01-5

Detail 22068187

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used in bulk container of rice to dispense rice. Operator removed bowl from rice. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 22068186

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 bags of rice not stored a minimum of 6" off of the floor in dry storage. Operator moved rice to riser. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21818687

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above ready to eat vegetables in reach in cooler next to ice machine. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21818689

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed appropriate information. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21818685

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.Emailed appropriate information. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 21818688

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed batches of 5 gallons homemade enchilada sauce not date marked.

08B-47-4

Detail 21818686

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed onions on shelf. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21818684

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of salt on floor next to cook-line. Operator moved bag of salt. Corrected On-Site

Sep 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

41-07-4

Detail 20529350

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored, Over food prep table

03B-01-6

Detail 20529351

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 120°F, beans 102°F etc in steam table, products removed to be reheated Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20529349

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by garbage can. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20529348

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over prep table Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20529352

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Jul 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-01-5

Detail 20347239

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in onions container Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 20347241

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

08B-38-4

Detail 20347240

Basic - Food stored on floor in walkin cooler