Clewiston, Hendry County

SUNRISE REST AUTHENIC MEXICAN

842 E SUGARLAND HWY, Clewiston, FL 334402621

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 Intermediate
Mar 5, 2026
City
Clewiston
County
Hendry
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 24418732

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 24418736

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Oven mitts stored in hand washing sink by triple sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24418734

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at customer area . Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24418735

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 24418730

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

06-01-5

Detail 24418731

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tripe 32 F in water to thaw. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24418733

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cook line and triple sink area. Repeat Violation

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24172139

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

36-34-5

Detail 24172140

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

36-27-5

Detail 24172141

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

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

35A-04-4

Detail 24158696

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

22-02-4

Detail 24158693

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line. Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 24158690

Basic - Ceiling with hole and conduit opposite of soda station. Operator will have maintenance repair. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24158688

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24158695

Basic - Food stored on floor: masa stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-24-5

Detail 24158691

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall under prep sink. Operator will have maintenance repair. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-33-4

Detail 24158689

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface: cooler with black handles on line and bat cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 24158692

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Top round under prep table in thawing process at 30 F. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24158694

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at handwashing sink on line. Warning

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23728021

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.

32-12-6

Detail 23728022

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

10-20-4

Detail 23728025

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on ovens. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 23728023

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface: cooler with black handles.

45-02-4

Detail 23728024

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only at handwashing sink on line.

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

08B-02-4

Detail 23122241

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cut limes not protected. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23122243

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

36-34-5

Detail 23122242

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

24-14-4

Detail 23122240

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall: metal spatulas stored between wall and shelves on line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23122239

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees: male restroom nearest bar. Operator placed at location. Corrected On-Site

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

41-23-4

Detail 22660640

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

12A-09-4

Detail 22660633

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

22-20-5

Detail 22660636

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

36-34-5

Detail 22660634

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above glassware in kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 22660635

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in dry storage.

36-27-5

Detail 22660638

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at flat top. Repeat Violation

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 22360607

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

41-23-4

Detail 22360610

High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Snap trap not covered at bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22360611

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

41-10-4

Detail 22360609

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quaternary tablets on top of soda machine. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22360616

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

35A-03-4

Detail 22360614

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Five dead roaches at bar. Operator removed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22360608

Basic - Equipment in poor repair:stand up reach in cooler handle repaired with duct tape. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22360617

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at ice machine.

08B-47-4

Detail 22360615

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

14-33-4

Detail 22360612

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

36-27-5

Detail 22360613

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at flat top.

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

12A-09-4

Detail 21750196

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

11-27-4

Detail 21750201

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

11-26-1

Detail 21750194

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

22-20-5

Detail 21750197

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

14-09-4

Detail 21750199

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable: green cutting board. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21750195

Basic - Equipment in poor repair: handle repaired with duct tape on stand up reach in cooler in kitchen.

08B-47-4

Detail 21750193

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooked tripe, operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21750198

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at female restroom on right side of establishment.

06-01-5

Detail 21750192

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

36-27-5

Detail 21750200

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink and at dry storage prep area.. Repeat Violation

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02B-01-5

Detail 21301720

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

36-34-5

Detail 21301718

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.

14-09-4

Detail 21301719

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 21301721

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21301717

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

36-27-5

Detail 21301722

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwasher area. Repeat Violation

Apr 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 21029576

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 127f store hot holding in stove, less than 2 hours, stove temperature increased to reheat 165f and hold 135f Corrective Action Taken

02B-01-5

Detail 21029579

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Steaks, burgers.

16-37-1

Detail 21029573

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test papers.

50-09-4

Detail 21029574

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

23-03-4

Detail 21029572

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish machine area hand sink basin unclean.

08B-12-5

Detail 21029578

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut lettuce in walk in cooler.

29-11-4

Detail 21029577

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at pipe under hand sink and triple sink at bar.

21-38-4

Detail 21029575

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

Oct 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 12

22-02-4

Detail 20601048

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, cutting board at cook line.

22-20-5

Detail 20601052

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned area and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

24-28-4

Detail 20601055

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Operator removed the item. Repeat Violation

24-07-4

Detail 20601046

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored , ice scoop at table in bar. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20601051

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.

14-25-5

Detail 20601044

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Operator removed the spoon. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 20601054

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken in dry storage.

31B-04-4

Detail 20601050

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at women's restroom by bar. Operator printed sign and posted. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20601045

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust top of container soiled in dry storage. Operator removed and replaced container cover. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 20601053

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

33-34-4

Detail 20601047

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.

36-27-5

Detail 20601049

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at sink Repeat Violation