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JAN'S SOUL FOOD

110 W VENTUA AVE, Clewiston FL 33440 · 8635597049

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3600513
Grade history
AUG 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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 poster.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine. Operator will order.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind line.
Basic/36-01-4
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator obtained.
Basic/51-18-6/Corrected On-Site
Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink.
Basic/29-20-5
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Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Basic/25-02-4
The state's own report →
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit in stand up coolers. Operator placed at proper location in door.
Basic/05-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Cold water faucet repaired with clear tape.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Plastic drink cup cracked. Operator discarded voluntarily.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 30, 2025Inspection 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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Cold water faucet at handwashing sink repaired with clear tape.
Basic/29-11-4
Hole in or other damage to wall at triple sink.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Operator placed tray at location.
Basic/14-73-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Both silverware and utensils stored as described above. Operator will store correctly.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrective Action Taken
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination sitting under cabinet. Operator covered.
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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 poster.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: behind line and behind reach in coolers.
Basic/36-01-4
Hole in or other damage to wall at triple sink.
Basic/36-24-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units by back door.
Basic/05-09-4
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Basic/14-73-4
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 form to operator and all employees signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator obtained poster.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator removed.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at triple sink.
Basic/36-01-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in stand up units. Operator will obtain.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Attached shelves rusted.
Basic/36-51-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4
Floor soiled on line and at triple sink.
Basic/36-01-4
Oct 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 25, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Joani Beard 7/13/18
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2023 · Operator took class but does not have certificate. Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2023 · Operator took class but does not have certificate. Time Extended
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Joani Beard 7/13/18
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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. French fries taken from bulk and pre-portioned,no date mark. Operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Non-stick coating peeling/chipping off of pans/utensils, operator removed.
Basic/14-37-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.