RESTAURANTE MEXICANO OLGUINS
202 W VENTURA AVE STE B, Clewiston FL 33440
Last inspected Mar 6, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
JAN 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
— STEADY
4 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on wall on bathroom. One live roach ran under cook stove. Operator will call pest control services.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/24. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. Operator is in process of transferring to FDACS.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plate in sink. Operator removed.
Ceiling tile missing above hood.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen, and customer area.
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in kitchen.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 : steak (105F - Hot Holding); chicken (105F - Hot Holding), out less than thirty minutes. Operator removed and placed on rapid heating. Operator did not have items deep enough into hot holding well. Items were temperature tested at 165 respectfully.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked steak made on Monday 9/30 not date marked.
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. C. Hernandez
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at hot table and in customer area.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container. Operator removed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in kitchen.
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Pot with dead roach inside. Operator removed pot for cleaning.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Dead spiders in restroom.
No soap provided at handwash sink at buffet. Operator obtained.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Menudo not date marked. Operator date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in salsa. Operator removed.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead under sink. One dead at corner of buffet table. One dead at kitchen counter window. Two dead behind cold bar. Seven by reach in. One dead behind cook line. One dead in pot. Two dead by door on wall in customer area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind cook line and reach in cooler in kitchen and buffet area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service foam plates stored not inverted. Operator stored correctly.
Sep 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and at customer area.
Shelves at triple sink soiled.
Sep 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on wall on bathroom. One live roach ran under cook stove. Operator will call pest control services.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Operator did not know how to turn on thermometer. Operator educated employee.
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at line. Operator placed paper towels 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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. One employee signed all other will sign.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork chops not date marked. Operator placed date mark on item.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and at customer area.
Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roach under cabinet at hand washing sink. One dead roach in bathroom. Two dead in back corner by cook stove. Two behind freezer. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, behind cook stove.
Garbage can located inside establishment that is not continually used is not covered.
Shelves at triple sink soiled.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area. No lights in bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cook line.
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