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YURI'S TAVERN

13983 FL 80, Clewiston FL 33440 · 786.696.9681

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats27
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3600477
Grade history
OCT 23
JAN 24
NOV 24
JAN 26
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station at bar. Operator removed.
High priority/41-23-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2021045059Sep 27, 2021Oct 22, 2021$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on Stand up reach in freezer. Operator will order.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed, and will wash and sanitize.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrective Action Taken
Stored food not covered. Stored orange juice in pitchers not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Hole in or other damage to wall: hole in wall at triple sink. Operator will repair.
Basic/36-24-5/Corrective Action Taken
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only at exit door in kitchen.
/45-02-4
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station at bar. Operator removed.
High priority/41-23-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen.
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in stand up cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind coolers in kitchens d over the floor with grease at cook line.
Basic/36-01-4
Food stored on floors: bottled water on floor in bar area. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: gasket soiled at bar area.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at triple sink. Operator removed.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cook line.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from bulk in kitchen not labeled. Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing : kitchen and ladies bathroom.
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind chest freezer and on cook line.
Basic/36-01-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Some progress noted behind chest freezer. Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall at ladies restroom.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cook line
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Four rodent droppings in dry storage. Operator removed, and sanitized.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in breading. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at desk in dry storage. Operator will seal.
Basic/36-32-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing : kitchen and ladies bathroom.
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind chest freezer and on cook line.
Basic/36-01-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall at ladies restroom.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
One dead roach on premises in dry storage on shelf. Operator removed.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken out on table at 30 F, operator placed in refrigerator to thaw.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cook line
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for quaternary at bar. Operator will order.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrective Action Taken
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cindy W.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
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. Tater tots removed from bulk and pre packaged not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-04-5
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator did not know what type of test strips to use to test triple sink. Operator was educated on what to use.
Intermediate/53A-14-4/Corrective Action Taken
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in storage chest freezer and on line to hold sauce bottles.
Basic/14-05-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at food prep area.
Basic/36-34-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen and near ladies restroom.
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-01-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall at ladies restroom.
Basic/36-24-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at triple sink. Operator removed.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Boiled eggs not covered. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at steam table.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation

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.