LaBelle, Hendry County

BIG V RESTAURANT

32 HALL STREET, LaBelle, FL 33935

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
May 27, 2026
City
LaBelle
County
Hendry
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

May 27, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-37-5

Detail 24594597

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in the kitchen area not smooth and easily cleanable . Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 24594598

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.mobserved gap,under door in dry storage leading to outside area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24594599

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stand up steel door refrigerator in dry storage and cook line reach in gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 24594600

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the freezer in the rear store area with rust. Repeat Violation

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 24484892

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.

36-37-5

Detail 24484888

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles on the cookline textured. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24484887

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile vents soiled in kitchen and dining rooms.

36-03-4

Detail 24484893

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing observed cove moulding broken on the wall on the cookline..

36-73-4

Detail 24484890

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around servers station in the dining room around the ice machine and under line equipment. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24484889

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and freezer gaskets and shelves soiled. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 24484894

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on reach in cooler shelves in the rear storeroom.

25-06-4

Detail 24484891

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed pre made coffee filters filled with coffee and not stored in a container.

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

12A-07-5

Detail 24083701

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees change tasks without washing their hands and changing gloves.

31A-09-4

Detail 24083706

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed can of money sitting in the hand wash sink at the front counter.

36-37-5

Detail 24083702

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles are textured and not easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 24083705

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door in dry storage area has a gap beneath the door. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24083703

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in kitchen area and on the cookline under and behind equipment. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24083704

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on the floor in the back of the kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24083707

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

36-27-5

Detail 24083708

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in storage area and on the cookline, and next to dishwasher. Repeat Violation

May 23, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-73-4

Detail 23789697

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in kitchen area and on the cookline under and behind equipment.

36-27-5

Detail 23789698

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in storage area and on the cookline, and next to dishwasher. Repeat Violation

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

12A-27-4

Detail 23651731

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shells eggs and not change gloves or wash hands before changing tasks. Spoke with employee regarding the importance of washing hands and changing gloves. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 23651733

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

36-37-5

Detail 23651730

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles are textured above cooking/ food prep area. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23651734

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23651729

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath door in storage area leading to outside areas.

08B-38-4

Detail 23651728

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on the floor on storage area. Operator moved onions. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23651735

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

29-08-4

Detail 23651727

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot and cold water faucet not operating at hand wash sink at the front counter.

36-27-5

Detail 23651732

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in storage area and on the cookline, and next to dishwasher. Repeat Violation

Nov 15, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-37-5

Detail 23359398

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tile above prep area and cook line. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 23359400

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water staining on some ceiling tiles in the restaurant.

36-34-5

Detail 23359397

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and air vents soiled with grease, dust in restaurant.

36-73-4

Detail 23359401

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of food debris along perimeters of walls in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 23359396

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in men's restroom next to the hand sink. Observed operator has documented proof of estimated costs for repair work. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-34-4

Detail 23359399

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed rust pitting on the interior bin of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-37-5

Detail 23167460

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tile above prep area and cook line. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23167459

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cookline with no hair protection. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23167463

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of food debris along perimeters of walls in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 23167461

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in men's restroom next to the hand sink.

14-34-4

Detail 23167462

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust pitting on the interior bin of the ice machine.

36-27-5

Detail 23167464

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22675040

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on can opener blade. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 22675041

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile textured above cooking area. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22675038

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair protection.

36-73-4

Detail 22675037

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled on cookline under and behind equipment. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22675039

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to dishwasher on behind cook line. Repeat Violation

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-07-4

Detail 22311808

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed 4 foil packaged pills on slicer, operator moved medicine. Corrected On-Site

12A-27-4

Detail 22311809

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then handled ready to eat american cheese without changing gloves and washing hands, spoke with employee regarding the importance of changing gloves and washing hands when dealing with raw eggs, employee discarded cheese, washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22311810

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on can opener blade. Operator moved to ware washing station. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 22311807

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on door handle and gaskets next to grill, in stand up refrigerator/freezer. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 22311812

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling textured above cooking area. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22311811

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor on cook-line under grill, fryer and behind kitchen equipment.

36-27-5

Detail 22311806

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to dishwasher and on cook line. Repeat Violation

Apr 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 21947517

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed on chlorine test kit available. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 21947518

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling made of textured tile above cooking area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21947516

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles on bathroom wall in mens room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: Time Extended

Apr 19, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

09-01-4

Detail 21945495

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee remove toast from toaster slice and place on plate with bare hands. Spoke with employee regarding proper food handling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21945497

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed on chlorine test kit available. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21945499

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior ice machine bin with a off color slimy buildup. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21945498

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven door with buildup of food debris. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 21945496

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling made of textured tile above cooking area. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21945491

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21945492

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles on bathroom wall in mens room. Warning

14-20-4

Detail 21945493

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed worn tin foil used as shelf cover. operator replaced tin foil. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21945494

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by dishwasher. Warning

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21944816

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on can opener. Operator moved to dish station for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 21944814

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for chlorine at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 21944815

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile not smooth and easily cleanable.

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 12

50-17-3

Detail 21710208

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

11-07-5

Detail 21710200

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed appropriate information. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21710207

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 operator documentation. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21710202

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on can opener. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 21710209

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

11-26-1

Detail 21710204

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 operator appropriate information. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21710210

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

23-24-4

Detail 21710206

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food like debris on reach in door and handle. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 21710203

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.observed textured ceiling tile in kitchen prep area.

14-11-5

Detail 21710205

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed surface rust on lower shelves of prep tables.

36-24-5

Detail 21710199

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damaged wall by fuse box.

23-03-4

Detail 21710201

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of dust and food debris on hood above 6 burner stove.

Feb 1, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 20828176

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Can opener soiled Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20828175

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food residue buildup inside on reachin freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Food residue buildup inside on reachin freezer Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 20828177

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Time Extended

Nov 29, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 15

08A-02-6

Detail 20686362

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over corn nuggets in reachin freezer. Fish not in original sealed commercial packaging Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20686370

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20686359

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Slicer in handsink. Slicer removed Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20686371

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. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20686367

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-17-5

Detail 20686364

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair, by coffee machine Warning

36-11-4

Detail 20686357

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor by toaster is bulging upward Warning

36-24-5

Detail 20686365

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by reachin cooler Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20686368

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reachin freezer Warning

10-12-5

Detail 20686363

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine Warning

10-01-5

Detail 20686360

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching in sugar bin Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20686369

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food residue buildup inside on reachin freezer Warning

29-08-4

Detail 20686361

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet does not open correctly. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20686366

Basic - Stored food not covered in reachin freezer and reachin coolers Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20686358

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

Aug 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 20414280

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and housing soiled

53B-01-5

Detail 20414283

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.

14-45-4

Detail 20414279

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves on top of refrigerator

12B-07-4

Detail 20414285

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on dry storage shelf Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 20414282

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.

10-01-5

Detail 20414284

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching in sugar bin Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 20414281

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket