LABELLE, Hendry County

THE LAUNCH

303 OLD CR 78, LABELLE, FL 33935

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Feb 25, 2026
City
LABELLE
County
Hendry
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24398410

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black bean salsa (48F - Cold Holding) in front reach-in cooler in prep area. The manager discarded container of black bean salsa. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-62-1

Detail 24398409

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

14-74-7

Detail 24398407

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler in prep area ambient temperature 47F.

14-11-5

Detail 24398408

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in freezer gasket torn. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24398406

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The manager removed tongs from oven door. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 24398411

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The manager removed wiping cloth from under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-02-5

Detail 24069695

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ground beef on the cookline 57F and raw steak at 60F.

03A-02-5

Detail 24069693

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef on the cookline 57F and raw steak at 60F.

22-02-4

Detail 24069698

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on the can opener blade. operator removed can opener for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 24069697

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice scoop and plastic container at hand wash sink at the bar. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24069694

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed lip of ice machine at the bar with black slime like substance. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24069696

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler on cook line not working. Repeat Violation

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 23652619

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above ready to eat coleslaw.

22-02-4

Detail 23652616

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

11-26-1

Detail 23652613

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. Observed no signed copies of employee reporting agreements. Emailed form Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103 Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 23652614

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at the launch bar.

13-03-4

Detail 23652612

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

14-11-5

Detail 23652615

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in refrigerator on cook line not functional.

36-73-4

Detail 23652611

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in kitchen around perimeter of kitchen floor.

31B-04-4

Detail 23652618

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at bar hand wash sink. Emailed hand washing sign.

23-03-4

Detail 23652617

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers and low boy refrigerator under the grilled soiled with food debris.

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 23279055

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

51-11-4

Detail 23279057

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 Tanks are dock bar not secured or chained.

13-03-4

Detail 23279058

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

14-11-5

Detail 23279054

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door on reach in cooler not properly closing without lifting door.

16-38-5

Detail 23279056

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed gauges not functioning on dishwasher.

23-03-4

Detail 23279053

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

May 7, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 22857675

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in deck bar area.

14-01-5

Detail 22857673

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle bowl used to portion flour, operator discarded bowl. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22857674

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line no hair restraint. Employee put cap on. Corrected On-Site

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-08-5

Detail 22603833

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Operator removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed ice scoop handle In contact with ice in ice machine. Time Extended

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 9

09-01-4

Detail 22596169

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 touch a lemon with bare hands as a garnish for a Marguerita. Explained to employee they needed to use tongs or wear gloves when handling ready to eat food. Beverage was discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-12-4

Detail 22596166

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale.Observed server handle-dirty dish ware then make a a marguerita and touch a lemon with bare hands to place on rim of beverage. Explained to server that they needed to wash hands and use tongs/utensil or gloves to place ready to food on drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-56-4

Detail 22596171

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottles of drinks stored in ice producing machine at dock bar. Informed Restaurant manager that all ice must be melted and the ice machine needs to be cleaned thoroughly and ice for drinks is not allowed to have bottled beverages stored inside machine. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 22596172

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server at bar at dock, handle dirty dishes then make a drink. Informed server they must wash their hands after handling dirty dish ware. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22596167

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 can opener for cleaning. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22596170

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

08B-47-4

Detail 22596165

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed water bottles at front counter not stored at least 6 inches off the floor, operator moved bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22596168

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Operator removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22596164

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at dock bar handwashing sink. Warning

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 22312756

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen across from reach in unit.

23-24-4

Detail 22312754

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in refrigerator door handles.

50-09-4

Detail 22312753

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license not displayed at time of inspection.

14-11-5

Detail 22312755

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom right hand drawer oil under counter pull out refrigerator, stainless steel is separating from foam insulation.

23-03-4

Detail 22312757

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

May 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22006690

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish store stove ready to eat cooked chicken. Operator rearranged product by proper cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22006692

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored above raw shrimp. Operator moved beef to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22006693

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken in reach in cooler on cook line at 60F for greater than 4 hours. Operator discarded chicken, See stop sale. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22006691

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink behind the bar. Operator filled soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22006694

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed prepared salsa in refrigerator not covered. Operator covered with plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 21831737

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink at the bar.

14-01-5

Detail 21831739

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

13-03-4

Detail 21831738

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21831736

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of shrimp on floor in kitchen area. Operator moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Apr 5, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.