DIXIE FRIED CHICKEN
728 E SUGARLAND HWY · CLEWISTON · Hendry County · FL 334403215
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03A-15-4High Priority – All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced Ham 61°F, Sliced Turkey 60°F; unit maintaining ambient air temperature of 60°F. **Warning**
03A-16-4High Priority – All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cole slaw 62°F, Raw fish 60°F, Raw Chicken 58°F, Raw Frog leg 61°F, Raw shrimp 61°F, Raw chicken gizzards 59°F, Raw Pork 58°F, Raw Sausage 60°F; unit maintaining ambient air temperature of 62°F. **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cole slaw 62°F, Raw fish 60°F, Raw Chicken 58°F, Raw Frog leg 61°F, Raw shrimp 61°F, Raw chicken gizzards 59°F, Raw Pork 58°F, Raw Sausage 60°F; all located in walk in cooler. Observed Sliced Ham 61°F, Sliced Turkey 60°F; all in reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at any sink in establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
04-02-4Intermediate – Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Observed 1 chest freezer, 2 ft high 4 ft wide. 1 upright freezer 2 1/2 ft wide 4 ft high that are properly working at time of inspection. **Warning**
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-76-5Intermediate – Walk-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed 1 fan missing in walk in cooler. **Warning**
Basic 6
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed old food build up on rack storing bread in kitchen. **Warning**
10-06-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Observed handle of spoon resting in Cole slaw in walk in cooler. **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights not shielded in kitchen. **Warning**
27-10-4Basic – No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water at mop sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-5Basic – Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
06-04-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed beef patties thawing at room temperature in kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:59 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.