Cactus Mex
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Cactus Mex, the earliest from 2023. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which Cactus Mex's 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
61
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
90
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
67
Nov 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
78
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on gasket on 3 compartment stand up stainless steel refrigerator.
14-71-4
Basic - 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.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusting shelves in the reaching double door stainless cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
78
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license is expired.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed no toilet paper in ladies rest room. Operating replaced toilet paper. **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - 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.
36-27-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster emailed operator form Choking handout HR 5030-105. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
50
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
67
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 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 plated ready to eat food with bare hands and sent to server. Operator and I spoke with employee regarding hand washing and glove use. Food was discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 20 ants crawling in sugar bin located on storage shelf, no other insects or pests present. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed swai stored in reach in cooler above cooked beef taco meat. Operator moved swai to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed small crawling insects in sugar bin. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - 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 appropriate information. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bagged cucumber in hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink upon my entry into kitchen area. Operator moved cucumbers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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 appropriate information. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food in walk in coolers not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceilings vents and top of hood above grill area with accumulated grease and dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking bottle of water in food prep kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions store on floor in food prep area. Operator moved to a higher shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cactus Mex last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cactus Mex on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cactus Mex?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cactus Mex.
How does Cactus Mex compare to other restaurants in LaBelle?
Cactus Mex most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the LaBelle average of 87.
Has Cactus Mex's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cactus Mex have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cactus Mex 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 Cactus Mex inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cactus Mex is inspected around three times per year on average.
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