LAUNCH
303 OLD CR 78, Labelle FL 33935 · 239.789.5774
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup in grated cheese in the reach in cooler on the cookline. Operator removed cup.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the walk in cooler shelves.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer buckets on the floor in the bar and cookline areas.
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in freezer gasket torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The manager removed tongs from oven door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The manager removed wiping cloth from under cutting board.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler on cook line not working.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above ready to eat coleslaw.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on can opener blade.
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
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at the launch bar.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in refrigerator on cook line not functional.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in kitchen around perimeter of kitchen floor.
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.
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, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed building up of food debris on can opener blade.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 Tanks are dock bar not secured or chained.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair protection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door on reach in cooler not properly closing without lifting door.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed gauges not functioning on dishwasher.
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, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in deck bar area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle bowl used to portion flour, operator discarded bowl.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line no hair restraint. Employee put cap on.
Jan 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Operator removed ice scoop.
Jan 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine.
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.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Operator removed ice scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at dock bar handwashing sink.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in refrigerator door handles.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license not displayed at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom right hand drawer oil under counter pull out refrigerator, stainless steel is separating from foam insulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door.
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