BEST WESTERN OF CLEWISTON

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 10-Ants in cabinet drawers under juice station. Operator terminated, cleaned , and sanitized. Operator called pest control . Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in kitchen: used to rinse off juice equipment. Warning

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

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available for 4/2024. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Spoons and knives not presented correctly in drawers. Operator was educated on proper handling and stored. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons not presented correctly. Operator was educated on proper handling. Operator removed spoons. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items were left out per operator this morning at opening: sausage link (56F - Cold Holding); sausage patty (56F - Cold Holding); ham (56F - Cold Holding). Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items were left out per operator this morning at opening: sausage link (56F - Cold Holding); sausage patty (56F - Cold Holding); ham (56F - Cold Holding). Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored with single serve items on buffet line cabinet. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

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 had form and had employees sign. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in kitchen. Operator obtained ambient thermometer and placed in unit. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of spoons on floor. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser at coffee area.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/22. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so.

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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: ice machine chute. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

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

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

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

Basic - Ceiling soiled over toast and waffle area. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair: microwave in kitchen missing handle and sausage gravy chauffeur missing handle on buffet.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Cabinet under juice bar soiled.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of condiments not labeled.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. in small cooler on front line: milk (46F - Cold Holding); half and half (46F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from service and voluntarily discarded. shredded cheese (72F - Cold Holding) on line. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in small cooler on front line: milk (46F - Cold Holding); half and half (46F - Cold Holding). shredded cheese (72F - Cold Holding) Operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator obtained thermometer. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Vivian P. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-21: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products, it is broken. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-21: Time Extended

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on prep table. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Milk opened the day before yesterday per operator not date marked. Operator placed date mark on the item. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Vivian P. Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products, it is broken. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

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

Basic - Food-contact surface of silverware provided for customers at salad bar/buffet not properly protected. Spoons and forks not stored correctly. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures, inside of drawer under juice station is soiled with sticky residue. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen at door way. Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle in restroom. Warning