The Latino Buffet

8560 Cr 833, Clewiston, FL 33440

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, The Latino Buffet has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 6, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The Latino Buffet's latest score of 82 sits above the Clewiston average of 76. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Jun 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. RW shell eggs over beans in stand up reach in cooler. Operator removed eggs and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored:cooking utensils on line not stored with handles up. Operator removed and placed to wash and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer for chlorine. **Repeat Violation**

16-36-4

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. Operator was provided form, and signed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind line.

36-01-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from bulk in reach in cooler not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on line.

14-33-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

29-49-6

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Latino Buffet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Latino Buffet on file is from Mar 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Latino Buffet compare to other restaurants in Clewiston?

The Latino Buffet most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Clewiston average of 76.

Has The Latino Buffet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Latino Buffet have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Latino Buffet 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 The Latino Buffet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Latino Buffet is inspected around two times per year on average.

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