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THOMAS DINER

1019 HARLEM ACADEMY, Clewiston FL 33440 · 863.228.3055

Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 3 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats22
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3600472
Grade history
MAR 24
MAY 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found near sink at storage. Operator removed and sanitized.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2019032443Jun 20, 2019Jul 12, 2019$400

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.: tested at 77 F
Intermediate/27-16-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in storage area and on cook line
Basic/36-01-4
The mop sink provided at establishment is in disrepair.
Basic/29-27-4
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found near sink at storage. Operator removed and sanitized.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
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 forms.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling tile missing in secondary seat section. Operator has contract out for repair.
Basic/36-36-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back storage area. Operator has contract out for repair.
Basic/36-32-5/Corrective Action Taken
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area.
Basic/38-10-4
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator obtained quaternary test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed at location.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink.
Intermediate/27-16-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in triple sink area leaking water.
Basic/36-32-5

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.