Neals Restaurant

1028 Harlem Academy Ave, Clewiston, FL 33440
American
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Neals Restaurant five times, with records going back to 2023. Neals Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average is 76, putting Neals Restaurant squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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, operator signed.
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in men's bathroom.
36-24-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit , in chest freezer.
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer: chlorine.
16-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: in kitchen. Operator removed and cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Neals Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Neals Restaurant on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Neals Restaurant?

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

How does Neals Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Clewiston?

Neals Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clewiston average of 76.

Has Neals Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Neals Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Neals Restaurant 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 Neals Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Neals Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.