BOLO CAFE AT VITAMBI SPRINGS RESORT
28280 ETUMAKEE WAY, Clewiston FL 33440 · 863-983-8488
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Caesar dressing made on 3/24. Operator removed and disposed of.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for quaternary. Operator obtained and will order more.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Stored food not covered: chicken tenders in freezer not covered. Operator covered.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser at bar.
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly at 0 ppm. Operator will call for service and will set up triple sink to sanitize. This is a non-operational inspection due to the establishment being in an extended period of not operating. Establishment must be in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations prior to reopening.
Stored food not covered. Open container of chicken tenders not covered in freezer. Operator covered.
Water leaking from pipe at sink. Operator removed states alley maintenance for repair.
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One large can of plum tomatoes. Operator removed and disposed of.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Caesar dressing made on 3/24. Operator removed and disposed of.
Apr 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/ M. Rudd ok 4/25/19
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. C.B 4/15/21
Dead roaches on premises. One dead at bathroom. One dead under customer self service soda area. One dead in dry storage. Operator removed and sanitized area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind cook line, fryer area.
Jun 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Chicken tender wrap touched with bear hands to be cut. Operator removed, and was educated.
Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Provided operator with seating change for.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired: G.B.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon at 40 F cold holding. Operator removed from packaging.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator has been attempting to obtain from local authority.
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Approval of the septic tank system limits the establishment to a maximum number of seats. The maximum number of seats has been exceeded. Operator removed seats. Operator is having difficulty with local authorities in approving septic.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Operator removed butane and stored correctly.
Buildup of soil on top of stand up reach in freezer. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted or protected at bar. Operator stored correctly.
Non-stick coating peeling off of sauté pan. Operator removed from service.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar removed from bulk not labeled in shaker. Operator labeled.
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.