SHORT CAKES
311 E COWBOY WAY, Labelle FL 33935 · 863-675-7575
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
APR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-23.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021026684 | May 6, 2021 | Jul 8, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed expired CFM for Ashley Slovenski and Osbaldo Salinas expired 6/4/26.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust like substance on air vent near the ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraints.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets on the cook line, and the walk in cooler soiled.
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled on the cook line next to the handwashing sink across from the grill.
Apr 9, 2026Inspection 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling return air vent with dust like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in the kitchen with no hair protection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in warewashing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled, observed reach in gaskets on the cook line soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection 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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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around perimeter of kitchen and in the warewashing area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle in contact with corned beef hash on the cookline. Operator removed scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on walk in cooler shelves and dust like substance on the fan guards.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the walk in cooler shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.observed wall soiled next to hand wash sink on the cookline.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Observed no proof of cleanup of bodily fluids. Emailed form Clean up of vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR FORM 5030-104.
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 proof of employee reporting agreements. Emailed Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brown slime like substance on interior bin of ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler low boy cooler torn.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly strip above prep table.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster posted. Emailed form Choking Handout DBPR FORM HR 5030-105
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on walk in cooler shelves and food debris build up on reach in and walk in cooler door gaskets.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of Nacho peppers on dry storage rack.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed case of bacon sitting across hand wash sink on the kitchen cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior bin of ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.onserved build up of food debris on reach in cooler doors and gaskets, and observed dust on the fan guards in the walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior shelves rusted on three door make table adjacent to the cook line.
Feb 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack eggs then handle spatula with out washing hands and changing gloves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-23.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brownish substance on interior of ice machine at front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees on hot cook line not wearing hair protection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wiping cloth next to prep sink on front line not stored in sanitizer solution.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of black mold like substance inside bulk ice bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food with no hair restraint.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with sugar in bulk working container next to the oven.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometer in reach in coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door gaskets.
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.