Clewiston Country Club

1217 San Luiz Ave, Clewiston, FL 33440
Other
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Clewiston Country Club has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 17, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “rodent activity present as evidenced”, showing up three times.

Clewiston Country Club's latest score of 64 falls below the Clewiston average of 76. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two in dry storage at shelf. Two on top of hot water heater. Three on floor behind hot water heater. Two on dishwasher side board at hot water heater. Two on ledge by pickles. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dishwasher rack tray by hot water heater. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead insect in coffee filters. Operator removed coffee filters, and one at bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at cook line. **Warning**
36-01-4
70
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler- not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs over spinach in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitation wipes stored with single serve items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Neither kitchen manager or certified food manager was aware of the need to have chemical test strips for pre sanitized wipes. Both were educated. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for quaternary wipes purchased with solution already applied.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer for quaternary wipes purchased with solution already applied.
16-36-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Emailed operator form for employee that started. Employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Power Ade opened and stored in cooler with drinks for customers.
12B-13-4
43
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: egg salad (56F - Cold Holding), made on 3/26. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. egg salad (56F - Cold Holding), made on 3/26. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Sticky traps in dry storage and in prep area. **Warning**
41-23-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two next to bait station in dry storage . Operator removed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items: purse on cutting board in kitchen. Operator removed. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: outside area of salad bar display glass soiled. Operator cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken, left out to thaw at 31 F. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach at back door. **Warning**
35A-03-4
41
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Operator covered all pans not protected. The sneeze guard broke and is being repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Four rodent droppings behind storage rack on wall ledge. One on ledge near back area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Operator also called pest control. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half opened Saturday no date mark. Operator placed date mark on item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine dishwasher. Operator found test kit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One small hole in ceiling nearest ledge area. Operator will seal and make secure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line. Operator obtained sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
45
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed between equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Some progress noted. **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Wrapped silver ware not protected where the silver ware tips are exposed. Operator will wrap less of the handle and more of the tip. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Operator is transitioning to correct procedure. **Time Extended**
25-06-4
90
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice at bar not covered. Operator covered ice. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of vegetables in dry storage. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.: can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Operator will use triple sink to sanitize . Operator will call for service. **Corrected On-Site**
16-59-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher area.
36-27-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in freezer. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance by walk in cooler.
36-34-5
45

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Clewiston Country Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Clewiston Country Club on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Clewiston Country Club?

Across the inspection record, “rodent activity present as evidenced” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Clewiston Country Club.

How does Clewiston Country Club compare to other restaurants in Clewiston?

Clewiston Country Club most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Clewiston average of 76.

Has Clewiston Country Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Clewiston Country Club have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Clewiston Country Club means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Clewiston Country Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Clewiston Country Club is inspected around three times per year on average.