El Jibarito Catering

632 Palm Ave, LaBelle, FL 33935

Catering

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, El Jibarito Catering has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 21, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Among LaBelle restaurants, the typical score is 88; El Jibarito Catering is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed license number not on unit in 2inch lettering. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**

50-04-4

Jun 20, 2025

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. Observed no proof of employee reporting form, emailed appropriate form. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Observed no proof of knowledge of big six food borne illness. Provided appropriate forms. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-01-5

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. Observed no proof of cleanup form. Emailed appropriate forms. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed non choking poster. Provided choking handout. By email. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed license number not on unit in 2inch lettering.

50-04-4

Apr 30, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Jibarito Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Jibarito Catering on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does El Jibarito Catering compare to other restaurants in LaBelle?

El Jibarito Catering most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the LaBelle average of 88.

Has El Jibarito Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Jibarito Catering have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Jibarito Catering means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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