Best Western of Clewiston

1020 W Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440
American
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Best Western of Clewiston has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Best Western of Clewiston was last inspected on Nov 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Clewiston sits at 76, putting Best Western of Clewiston on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Ozempic stored in kitchen reach in cooler above food that will be served to public. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: behind movable shelves. Operator moved , and cleaned . **Corrected On-Site**
36-01-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach behind kitchen door. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
78
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 10-Ants in cabinet drawers under juice station. Operator terminated, cleaned , and sanitized. Operator called pest control . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in kitchen: used to rinse off juice equipment. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Spoons and knives not presented correctly in drawers. Operator was educated on proper handling and stored. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available for 4/2024. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons not presented correctly. Operator was educated on proper handling. Operator removed spoons. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-02-4
61
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items were left out per operator this morning at opening: sausage link (56F - Cold Holding); sausage patty (56F - Cold Holding); ham (56F - Cold Holding). Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items were left out per operator this morning at opening: sausage link (56F - Cold Holding); sausage patty (56F - Cold Holding); ham (56F - Cold Holding). Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored with single serve items on buffet line cabinet. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had form and had employees sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser at coffee area.
25-27-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in kitchen. Operator obtained ambient thermometer and placed in unit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of spoons on floor. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
50
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/22. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/22. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of condiments not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
78
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Western of Clewiston last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Western of Clewiston on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Best Western of Clewiston?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Best Western of Clewiston.

How does Best Western of Clewiston compare to other restaurants in Clewiston?

Best Western of Clewiston most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Clewiston average of 76.

Has Best Western of Clewiston's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Best Western of Clewiston have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Best Western of Clewiston means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Best Western of Clewiston inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Best Western of Clewiston is inspected around three times per year on average.