LaBelle, Hendry County

LABELLE BREWING COMPANY

670 W HICKPOCHEE AVE UNIT 2, LaBelle, FL 33935

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
6 Basic
Feb 25, 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 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

22-20-5

Detail 24398403

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

36-34-5

Detail 24398405

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

14-11-5

Detail 24398402

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24398404

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of French Fries on floor in walk-in freezer.

10-17-4

Detail 24398401

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment in prep area. The manager removed knife from in between equipment. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24398400

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of sugar. The manager removed the scooper from container of Sugar. Corrected On-Site

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-34-5

Detail 24009700

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

12B-07-4

Detail 24009702

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink in foam cup on prep table next to the slicer.

36-73-4

Detail 24009703

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease buildup under equipment on the cook line.

10-01-5

Detail 24009699

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in bulk use sugar bin with handle in contact with the sugar.

23-03-4

Detail 24009704

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the microwave on the cook line soiled with food debris.

14-17-4

Detail 24009701

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves on the right hand side of the cooler.

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

22-49-4

Detail 23372628

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temp dishwasher not reaching minimum sanitizing heat only reaching 136.2F. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23372629

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on can opener blade. Operator removed can opener for cleaning Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23372627

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on walk in cooler shelves and fan guards. Repeat Violation Warning

25-06-4

Detail 23372625

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed ice tea filters not inverted or in a lidded containers. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 23372626

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizing bucket stored on the floor on the cook line. Warning

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-39-4

Detail 23011045

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed back-flow prevention device on the dishwasher needs to be replaced. Water is dripping water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: Observed backflow preventer has not been replaced. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23011044

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of dust and white mold Ike substance on walk in cooler fan guards and walk in cooler shelving. Operator instructed employee to begin cleaning the shelves. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: Observed shelves and fan guards need to be cleaned. Time Extended

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

12A-07-5

Detail 23007694

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

01B-02-5

Detail 23007692

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed food in reach in cooler on the left side of-the cook linefacinf the dining room out of temperature Shrimp 60F, fish 59F, Burritos 63 F, chicken wings 62F, Black bean Salsa 53F, Tomato salsa 56F, pepper jack cheese 61F, coleslaw 62F, shredded blended cheese 59F, cooked Brussels sprouts 56F, Mac and cheese 54F, Raw chicken 58F, Crmbled blue cheese 65F. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23007689

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food in reach in cooler on the left side of-the cook linefacinf the dining room out of temperature Shrimp 60F, fish 59F, Burritos 63 F, chicken wings 62F, Black bean Salsa 53F, Tomato salsa 56F, pepper jack cheese 61F, coleslaw 62F, shredded blended cheese 59F, cooked Brussels sprouts 56F, Mac and cheese 54F, Raw chicken 58F, Crmbled blue cheese 65F. Warning

29-39-4

Detail 23007690

Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed back-flow prevention device on the dishwasher needs to be replaced. Water is dripping water. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23007691

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food pans not properly air dried before stacking them. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23007693

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of dust and white mold Ike substance on walk in cooler fan guards and walk in cooler shelving. Operator instructed employee to begin cleaning the shelves. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22479912

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked rice in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw beef to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22479907

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on can opener blade. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 22479909

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. Observed proof of training not available for some employees. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22479913

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed un lidded beverage cup on prep table next to reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded cup. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 22479910

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin next to salad station. Operator moved ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22479911

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

21-38-4

Detail 22479908

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor under hand wash sink on front service line by salad station. Operator removed sanitizer bucket for cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22123326

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp, and pork cold holding on cook line at 55 degrees for less than 4 hours. Operator iced shrimp and moved pork to walk in cooler. Shrimp cooled from 55F to 31F in 15 minutes."Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken

16-62-1

Detail 22123328

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no heat thermometer or test strips for high temperature dish machine. Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 22123325

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. Observed proof of training for some employees not present at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22123330

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brownish slime in ice machine on back drop guard. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22123327

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed broken handle scoop in contact with flour in bulk use bin. Operator removed and discarded scoop. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22123329

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-03-4

Detail 22123331

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food without hair restraints.

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 21848191

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without first watching hands. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21848194

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on can opener blade. Chef moved to dish area to be cleaned. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

16-62-1

Detail 21848192

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no test kit for high temp dish machine.

53B-13-5

Detail 21848195

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.

16-54-4

Detail 21848196

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. High temp dish machine at 148F. Operator set up 3 compartment sink Corrective Action Taken

10-20-4

Detail 21848193

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on kitchen door handle.

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 21624587

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands in between. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21624586

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef above fish in walk in cooler. Operator moved beef to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21624590

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser not working at sink in back kitchen area. Operator replaced batteries. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21624591

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. Operator could not locate employee food handler information at time of inspection. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21624585

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on interior of ice machine. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21624589

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured properly. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 21624588

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between liftable lid and stationary lid on prep table/reach in cooler. Operator moved knife. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 20717905

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

03B-01-6

Detail 20717906

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Onions 130°F hot holding.

31B-06-4

Detail 20717908

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser not accessible, blocked by bottles of juice

21-04-4

Detail 20717907

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

21-12-4

Detail 20717904

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

Aug 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-17-4

Detail 20465691

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

12B-07-4

Detail 20465693

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

12B-12-5

Detail 20465692

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. Corrected On-Site