Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

PUNTO ROJO RESTAURANT & BAKERY

728 E SUGARLAND HWY · CLEWISTON · Hendry County · FL 33440

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 5, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3688351
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13605120
DBPR license3600125

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate53A-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/. No Manager on site at commencement. Manager came once called. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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

Basic 4

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in refried beans in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in walk in freezer with paint peeling.

#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered in walk in cooler: cakes and empanadas. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:18 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.