Big V Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Big V Restaurant stretching back to 2023. Big V Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 1, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling not smooth”, showing up eight times.
By comparison, the average LaBelle facility scores 87, putting Big V Restaurant on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles on the cookline textured. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile vents soiled in kitchen and dining rooms.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing observed cove moulding broken on the wall on the cookline..
36-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around servers station in the dining room around the ice machine and under line equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and freezer gaskets and shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on reach in cooler shelves in the rear storeroom.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed pre made coffee filters filled with coffee and not stored in a container.
25-06-4
64
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
May 23, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in kitchen area and on the cookline under and behind equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in storage area and on the cookline, and next to dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
90
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shells eggs and not change gloves or wash hands before changing tasks. Spoke with employee regarding the importance of washing hands and changing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.observed black substance on interior of ice machine bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles are textured above cooking/ food prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath door in storage area leading to outside areas.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on the floor on storage area. Operator moved onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in cooler standup unit.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot and cold water faucet not operating at hand wash sink at the front counter.
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in storage area and on the cookline, and next to dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
58
Nov 15, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tile above prep area and cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cookline with no hair protection. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of food debris along perimeters of walls in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in men's restroom next to the hand sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust pitting on the interior bin of the ice machine.
14-34-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
74
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile textured above cooking area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair protection.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled on cookline under and behind equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to dishwasher on behind cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
74
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed 4 foil packaged pills on slicer, operator moved medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then handled ready to eat american cheese without changing gloves and washing hands, spoke with employee regarding the importance of changing gloves and washing hands when dealing with raw eggs, employee discarded cheese, washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on can opener blade. Operator moved to ware washing station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on door handle and gaskets next to grill, in stand up refrigerator/freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling textured above cooking area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor on cook-line under grill, fryer and behind kitchen equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to dishwasher and on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
55
Apr 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed on chlorine test kit available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling made of textured tile above cooking area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles on bathroom wall in mens room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
82
Apr 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - 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 remove toast from toaster slice and place on plate with bare hands. Spoke with employee regarding proper food handling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed on chlorine test kit available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior ice machine bin with a off color slimy buildup. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven door with buildup of food debris. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling made of textured tile above cooking area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles on bathroom wall in mens room. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed worn tin foil used as shelf cover. operator replaced tin foil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by dishwasher. **Warning**
36-27-5
55
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on can opener. Operator moved to dish station for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for chlorine at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-37-5
78
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big V Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big V Restaurant on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big V Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Big V Restaurant.
How does Big V Restaurant compare to other restaurants in LaBelle?
Big V Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the LaBelle average of 87.
Has Big V Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big V Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Big V Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Big V Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big V Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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