Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

BEAR'S PIZZA

124 SOUTH W C OWEN AVE · CLEWISTON · Hendry County · FL 33440

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 29, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3645343
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13454551
DBPR license3600572

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#3High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. One sliced tomato. Operator removed. *** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: ; Sliced ham (46F – Cold Holding); Sautéed mushrooms (46F – Cold Holding). Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. Sliced ham (46F – Cold Holding); Sautéed mushrooms (46F – Cold Holding). Operator discarded and placed pans in locations that were empty causing cold holding issue . **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as dump sink on line and at back area. Operator educated employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/ **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee used cell phone while working with food, boxing a pizza. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:35 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.