CACTUS MEX
512 COWBOY WAY, Labelle FL 33935 · 239.707.7066
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license is expired.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bulk cooked beef and chicken on stand up reach on glass door cooler not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine bin soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on cookline reach in cooler door by stove torn.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler by the stove.
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rear fire door locked
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw swai (47F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The operator moved the raw swai in stand up reach-in freezer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and beef not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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 stand up reach-in cooler ambient temperature 47F.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions on floor in back kitchen area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves in the double door cooler next to the ice machine with rust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall on the cook line next to the stovetop soiled with grease.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit door locked, operator unlocked the door.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed 30 dozen eggs left out at room temperature overnight per the operator ambient air temperature in the kitchen is 74F. Operator discarded the eggs.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 30 dozen eggs left out at room temperature overnight per the operator ambient air temperature in the kitchen is 74F. Operator discarded the eggs.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on interior shelves of reach in cooler next to the ice machine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall on cook-line next to the stoved soiled with build up of food debris and grease.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed emergency fire exit doors locked.
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no record of date filter was changed clearly marked on the filter for the ice machine.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on 3 door stainless freezer used to hold the gaskets on.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in stand up reach in cooler next to the ice machine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with build up of grease next to the stove on the cook line.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door in the dining room locked.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on gasket on 3 compartment stand up stainless steel refrigerator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris dust like material on fan guards on double door stainless steel refrigerator in the kitchen.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusting shelves in the reaching double door stainless cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to stove on cook line with build up of grease and food debris.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire exits in dining room area doors locked.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license is expired.
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 form Clean up HR 5030-104
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed no toilet paper in ladies rest room. Operating replaced toilet paper.
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 form Employee reporting HR 5030-103.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed undercooked eggs served on the menu, missing consumer advisory sign. Emailed operator form HR 5030-081.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster emailed operator form Choking handout HR 5030-105.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease buildup to the left of the stove between the wall and the stove.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on the floor next to the reach in cooler and the entrance door to the kitchen entrance. Operator moved mop.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed locked fire doors in main dining room.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for chlorine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator placed towels at sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of black mold like substance in ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed build up of grease on ceiling vents.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach in coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of grease on hood vent.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat thawing in sink, no running water. Operator turned cold water on.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on wall on the cook line.
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.