Next Corner Tapas & Bar

132 S Wc Owen Ave, Clewiston, FL 33440

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Next Corner Tapas & Bar, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Clewiston restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon and beef over chicken soup. Operator removed raw proteins and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. I. Moya 1/30/22 M. Aday 1/30/22

53B-14-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bar.

22-20-5

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package: Raw salmon (38F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator stored correctly. **Repeat Violation**

24-18-4

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings hot holding in pan at 125F for less than 30 minutes per operator. Operator applied rapid heat and item was tested at 176F. **Warning**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

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. Garlic peeled and frozen not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02C-04-5

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Operator removed sink. Operator will replace as he needed room. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

29-27-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork left out to thaw. Operator removed and thawed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

06-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sink in kitchen. Operator obtained sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-04-4

Jul 6, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 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, operator signed form. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Operator obtained sign. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from bulk not labeled. Operator placed label on container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors, both doors.

32-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Next Corner Tapas & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Next Corner Tapas & Bar on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Next Corner Tapas & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Next Corner Tapas & Bar.

How does Next Corner Tapas & Bar compare to other restaurants in Clewiston?

Next Corner Tapas & Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clewiston average of 76.

Has Next Corner Tapas & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Next Corner Tapas & Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Next Corner Tapas & Bar 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 Next Corner Tapas & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Next Corner Tapas & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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