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307 E SUGARLAND HWY, Clewiston FL 33440 · 863-983-0049
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches at pipes by ice machine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over peeled bananas. Operator removed and stored correctly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed at location.
Jan 20, 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
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, while preparing raw chicken. Operator removed.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.: pot that was clean stored on floor. Operator removed and cleaned and sanitized.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Raw chicken thawing in sink. Operator turned on water.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Wall at slicer not painted. Operator will paint.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Ceiling at hood soiled.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Operator turned on.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen chicken in prep sink at 27 with no water running. Operator turned water on.
Dec 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice made 12/3 per date mark temperature at 50F. Operator removed.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/23. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment and in storage area, Raid roach killer.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches at pipes by ice machine.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice made 12/3 per date mark temperature at 50F. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler no date mark. Taco meat no date mark.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Top f reach in soda cooler soiled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead behind reach in soda cooler. One dead under soda area in cabinet. One dead under sink in dry storage. One dead roach at rice bulk rice. Eight dead roaches at back door reach in cooler.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in dry storage.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bathroom.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Single-service articles improperly stored : styrofoam cups on floor in storage
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping for raw chicken at 35 F.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of spaghetti sauce. Operator removed from service.
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. A. Cardet
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at cash out area. Operator placed thermometer at location.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.