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PUNTO ROJO RESTAURANT & BAKERY

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 25, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3731024
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13769517
DBPR license3600125

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole fish over salsa in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: Raw whole fish (48F – Cold Holding), operator had out thawing and had placed in walk in cooler. Operator placed in walk in freezer to bring temperature back. Raw whole fish was later temperature tested at 40 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#2Intermediate55-01-5

Intermediate – Basic – Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-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
#8Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp made on Sunday not date marked. Operator date marked shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas: paint peeling off of walk in freezer ceiling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit nearest grill. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 26, 2026 11:10 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)
Category 55 · Automatic gratuity notice
1 observation(s)

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