PUNTO ROJO RESTAURANT & BAKERY
728 E SUGARLAND HWY, Clewiston FL 33440 · (347) 546-3533
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two small flying insects in kitchen,not landing on food.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole fish over salsa in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: Raw whole fish (48F - Cold Holding), operator had out thawing and had placed in walk in cooler. Operator placed in walk in freezer to bring temperature back. Raw whole fish was later temperature tested at 40 F.
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
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.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp made on Sunday not date marked. Operator date marked shrimp.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas: paint peeling off of walk in freezer ceiling.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit nearest grill.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Jun 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 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/
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs in walk in cooler above water and potatoes. Operator removed Raw shell eggs and stored correctly.
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/. No Manager on site at commencement. Manager came once called.
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. V. Garcia
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in refried beans in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in walk in freezer with paint peeling.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Stored food not covered in walk in cooler: cakes and empanadas. Operator covered.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Observed: 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. Operator had employees sign form. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked: empanadas in walk in cooler, operator date marked. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at waiting station. Priority: Basic
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in containers of Fish and Chicken soup. Operator removed. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ceiling with hole and wires hanging in customer area. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area: employee drinking in bakery preparation area. Employee was educated. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Storage container with hole. Priority: Basic
Observed: Stored food not covered: empanadas in walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered. Priority: Basic
Observed: Water leaking from pipe at hand washing sink in main kitchen. Priority: Basic
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 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 poster
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/ Natalia Leon 3/18/23
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 five forms. Operator had employees sign.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked chicken in bowl defrosting at 32F. Operator placed under cold running water.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented cans of coconut milk in dry storage. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded.
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. Operator placed plantains on plate with bare hands. Operator remade p,ate.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two small flying insects in kitchen. Not landing on food. Operator terminated small flying insects.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting board at waiting station.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 not all employees were able to sign.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in salsas located in walk in cooler and in rice hot holding. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor: avocado stored on floor in dry storage, and food in walk in freezer. Operator stored avocado correctly.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on line.
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented cans of Cream of Chicken soup. Operator removed.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server touched face and did not wash hands. Operator educated employee on proper technique.
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee left bathroom, got paper towel at kitchen sink and did not wash hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: items stored in hand wash sink by waiting station.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by bakery area and waiting station.
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. One employee signed, others will sign.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice on line. Operator removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in dry storage. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Spoons at coffee area not stored with food contact service down. Operator stored correctly.
Tongs dropped on floor, washed in hand washing sink. Operator was educated on proper technique.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two small flying insects in kitchen,not landing on food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over butter in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Sticky traps not covered, in dry storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp at 50 F for less than 15 minutes. Operator placed in freezer for rapid cooling. Shrimp was re-temperature at 39 F
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 in Spanish.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting boards on line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand washing sink.
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/ CFM came to premises.
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 in Spanish.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Yuca not date marked, salsa not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in containers at line. Operator removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed hair net on head.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator clearned and sanitized area, set up the triple sink correctly.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Single-service articles improperly stored, plastic forks and spoons. Operator removed.
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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.