CLEWISTON COUNTRY CLUB
1217 SAN LUIZ AVE, Clewiston FL 33440 · 863 983 8641
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Sticky traps in dry storage and in prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025040754 | May 21, 2025 | Jun 12, 2025 | $800 |
| 7--2023066848 | Oct 16, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. One item on bar did not have a cover. Operator provided cover.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation: Observed in walk in cooler Chicken salad made 7/23 (40F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw made 7/23 (40F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad made 7/23 (40F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from buffet and walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler Chicken salad made 7/23 (40F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw made 7/23 (40F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad made 7/23 (40F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from buffet and walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Acetone stored on shelf with clean tea pitchers. Operator removed and stored correctly.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Coleslaw marked 12/2 in walk in cooler. Operator discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Coleslaw marked 12/2 in walk in cooler. Operator discarded.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under bar. Operator swept area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: chlorine at 0 ppm. Operator exchanged sanitation chemicals and machine tested at 100 ppm chlorine.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ribs on buffet with no cover. Operator covered.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Baked potatoes not date marked on 8/8. Operator date marked.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: outside of buffet salad station cover soiled. Operator cleaned.
Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Raw chicken thawing, 60F in sink. Operator was going to fry, left out about 15 minutes. Operator placed under rapid cooling in walk in freezer.
May 21, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at cook line.
May 21, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two in dry storage at shelf. Two on top of hot water heater. Three on floor behind hot water heater. Two on dishwasher side board at hot water heater. Two on ledge by pickles. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dishwasher rack tray by hot water heater. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Dead insect in coffee filters. Operator removed coffee filters, and one at bar.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at cook line.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler- not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs over spinach in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitation wipes stored with single serve items. Operator removed.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Neither kitchen manager or certified food manager was aware of the need to have chemical test strips for pre sanitized wipes. Both were educated.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for quaternary wipes purchased with solution already applied.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer for quaternary wipes purchased with solution already applied.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed at location.
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 for employee that started. Employee signed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Power Ade opened and stored in cooler with drinks for customers.
Apr 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards in kitchen.
Apr 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two next to bait station in dry storage. Operator removed and sanitized.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Sticky traps in dry storage and in prep area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. egg salad (56F - Cold Holding), made on 3/26. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: egg salad (56F - Cold Holding), made on 3/26. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach at back door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items: purse on cutting board in kitchen. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: outside area of salad bar display glass soiled. Operator cleaned area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken, left out to thaw at 31 F. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Four rodent droppings behind storage rack on wall ledge. One on ledge near back area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Operator also called pest control.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Operator covered all pans not protected. The sneeze guard broke and is being repaired.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half opened Saturday no date mark. Operator placed date mark on item.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine dishwasher. Operator found test kit.
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One small hole in ceiling nearest ledge area. Operator will seal and make secure.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator removed container.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line. Operator obtained sign.
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.