AZTECA CORNER STORE
780 W COWBOY WAY, Labelle FL 33935 · 863.674.7155
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024024757 | Mar 19, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of chest rub medication above prep table. The operator removed medication from above prep table.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler door won't stay closed without tying them together with plastic wrap.
Stored food not covered. Observed tamales in the walk in cooler not covered.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
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□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Mar 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-2023
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.
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.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler torn and in need of repair.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of potatoes and bag of carrots stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
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□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop sitting on wooden plywood nest to ice machine.
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.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.