AZTECA CORNER STORE

With 8 documented inspections, AZTECA CORNER STORE in LABELLE has achieved a 3.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

780 West Cowboy Way
Florida, 33935
Hendry County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/5/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13500625

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 41-07-4: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:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6: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

8/21/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10885753

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler door won't stay closed without tying them together with plastic wrap. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tamales in the walk in cooler not covered.
  • 02C-02-5: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

3/14/2025· 12mo ago

Visit ID: 8897959

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 14-11-5: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.
  • 08A-05-6: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: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

12/2/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8897641

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/24/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8732302

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 1 basic

  • 23-03-4: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
  • 02C-02-5: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: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

3/19/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8526665

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 14-01-5: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:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler torn and in need of repair.
  • 08B-38-4: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: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.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-2023 Admin Complaint
  • 02C-02-5: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: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.

12/12/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8526632

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/11/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8353701

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5: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: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: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.
  • 53A-03-7: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