Fruit Cups Morales

921 W Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 12 inspections at Fruit Cups Morales, the earliest from 2022. Fruit Cups Morales was last inspected on Jan 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“No proof provided that food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Fruit Cups Morales' latest score of 90 sits above the Clewiston average of 76. The record reflects steady performance over time.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Operator is registered to take exam next week. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
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 form. Operator will have all employees sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
82
Oct 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil, not stored correctly. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
90
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cherries in walk in cooler. Operator removed raw beef and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in cut melon. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Corn on cob dated 1/9 in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Corn on cob in walk in cooler, dated 1/9. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing: used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
67
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked shrimp marked 10/15. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked shrimp marked 10/15. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach at make station. Two by drain near walk in cooler. Operator had recently gotten establishment sprayed. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cut melon in reach in freezer not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Five dead roaches at triple sink. One dead roach in walk in cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Operator had recently gotten establishment sprayed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of reach in freezer soiled. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
52
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement and she signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Fruit pops not date marked in walk in freezer. Frozen fruit cups in reach in freezer. Operator date marked items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at walk in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Garbage can located inside establishment that is not continually used is not covered.
33-28-4
64
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat food in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator removed jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
78
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Cream not date marked. Operator placed date mark on item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed from pasta. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Four dead roaches in electrical room. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fruit Cups Morales last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fruit Cups Morales on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fruit Cups Morales?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fruit Cups Morales.

How does Fruit Cups Morales compare to other restaurants in Clewiston?

Fruit Cups Morales most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Clewiston average of 76.

Has Fruit Cups Morales' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fruit Cups Morales have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fruit Cups Morales 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 Fruit Cups Morales inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fruit Cups Morales is inspected around three times per year on average.