FRUIT CUP RM
921 W SUGARLAND HWY, Clewiston FL 33440 · 8635998812
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach at make station. Two by drain near walk in cooler. Operator had recently gotten establishment sprayed. Operator removed.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023059884 | Oct 23, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Equipment in poor repair. Wooden board warping and not sealed. Operator removed from service.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from bulk and portioned into another container not labeled. Operator labeled.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed at locations.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pork dated 9/13 in walk in cooler with other cooked pork dated 9/21. Operator discarded 9/13 cooked pork.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked pork dated 9/13 in walk in cooler with other cooked pork dated 9/21. Operator discarded 9/13 cooked pork.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen nearest entry. Operator placed at location.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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 form. Operator will have all employees sign.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil, not stored correctly. Operator elevated.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cherries in walk in cooler. Operator removed raw beef and stored correctly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in cut melon. Operator removed.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Corn on cob dated 1/9 in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Corn on cob in walk in cooler, dated 1/9. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing: used as dump sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked shrimp marked 10/15. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked shrimp marked 10/15. Operator removed.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach at make station. Two by drain near walk in cooler. Operator had recently gotten establishment sprayed. Operator removed.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cut melon in reach in freezer not date marked.
Dead roaches on premises. Five dead roaches at triple sink. One dead roach in walk in cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Operator had recently gotten establishment sprayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of reach in freezer soiled. Operator cleaned.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form
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 and she signed.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Fruit pops not date marked in walk in freezer. Frozen fruit cups in reach in freezer. Operator date marked items.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at walk in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Garbage can located inside establishment that is not continually used is not covered.
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.