Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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307 E SUGARLAND HWY · CLEWISTON · Hendry County · FL 33440

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 11, 2017
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2675131
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6190622
DBPR license3600423

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 11, 2017 12:40 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 12, 2017 12:08 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches in cabinets under sandwich press at front counter. Observed 1 live roach on floor under slicer rack at front area. Observed 1 live roach crawl in light socket near front counter. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate22-20-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed black substance build up in interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic14-01-4

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle in cooked rice on steam table. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-09-4

Basic – Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. Observed build up on gaskets in reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:01 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.