Sunrise Rest Authenic Mexican
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Sunrise Rest Authenic Mexican nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Clewiston average 76, so Sunrise Rest Authenic Mexican trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area and in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at handwashing sink on line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Five rodent droppings at soda station. Operator removed and sanitized area. operator called pest control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling with hole and conduit opposite of soda station. Operator will have maintenance repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area and in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor: masa stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall under prep sink. Operator will have maintenance repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface: cooler with black handles on line and bat cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Top round under prep table in thawing process at 30 F. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at handwashing sink on line. **Warning**
36-27-5
55
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on ovens. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface: cooler with black handles.
14-33-4
78
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cut limes not protected. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over whipped topping in walk in freezer. Operator removed whipped topping and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall: metal spatulas stored between wall and shelves on line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees: male restroom nearest bar. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over tortilla machine in kitchen, customer booths 14, and 17. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
64
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station: snap trap in dry storage. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-23-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw chicken and proceeded to wash gloves. Operator educated employee on proper technique. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above glassware in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in dry storage.
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at flat top. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
61
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Refried beans (54F - Cold Holding), made last night. Operator removed, was educated on proper cooling technique. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Snap trap not covered at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-23-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Refried beans (54F - Cold Holding), made last night. Operator removed, was educated on proper cooling technique. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quaternary tablets on top of soda machine. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime:container lid in dry storage soiled. Operator removed and replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Five dead roaches at bar. Operator removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair:stand up reach in cooler handle repaired with duct tape. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at ice machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at flat top.
36-27-5
37
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator rubbed head while wearing gloves. Operator did not change gloves . Manager educated employee on proper technique. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
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 English and Spanish:Food Reporting Agreement who will have all employees sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable: green cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair: handle repaired with duct tape on stand up reach in cooler in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooked tripe, operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at female restroom on right side of establishment.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Quail at 28F to thaw under table. Operator removed and placed in reach in to thaw. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink and at dry storage prep area.. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
50
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Steak not linked to consumer advisory. Operator denoted with star, on menus. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ribeye under table at 28° slacking. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunrise Rest Authenic Mexican last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunrise Rest Authenic Mexican on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sunrise Rest Authenic Mexican?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sunrise Rest Authenic Mexican.
How does Sunrise Rest Authenic Mexican compare to other restaurants in Clewiston?
Sunrise Rest Authenic Mexican most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Clewiston average of 76.
Has Sunrise Rest Authenic Mexican's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sunrise Rest Authenic Mexican have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sunrise Rest Authenic Mexican 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 Sunrise Rest Authenic Mexican inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sunrise Rest Authenic Mexican is inspected around three times per year on average.
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