CLEWISTON, Hendry County

BOLO CAFE AT VITAMBI SPRINGS RESORT

28280 ETUMAKEE WAY, CLEWISTON, FL 33440

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Mar 6, 2026
City
CLEWISTON
County
Hendry
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 24422347

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for quaternary. Operator obtained and will order more. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24422348

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

08B-12-5

Detail 24422349

Basic - Stored food not covered: chicken tenders in freezer not covered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-27-4

Detail 24422350

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

Sep 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 24032232

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly at 0 ppm. Operator will call for service and will set up triple sink to sanitize. This is a non-operational inspection due to the establishment being in an extended period of not operating. Establishment must be in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations prior to reopening. Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 24032233

Basic - Stored food not covered. Open container of chicken tenders not covered in freezer. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 24032231

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at sink. Operator removed states alley maintenance for repair. Corrective Action Taken

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-01-4

Detail 23700594

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One large can of plum tomatoes. Operator removed and disposed of. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 23700593

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Caesar dressing made on 3/24. Operator removed and disposed of. Corrected On-Site

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-03-7

Detail 23486537

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ M. Rudd ok 4/25/19 Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 23486538

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. C.B 4/15/21 Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23486536

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead at bathroom. One dead under customer self service soda area. One dead in dry storage. Operator removed and sanitized area. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23486539

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind cook line, fryer area. Warning

Jun 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

09-01-4

Detail 22723158

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Chicken tender wrap touched with bear hands to be cut. Operator removed, and was educated. Corrected On-Site Warning

28-12-4

Detail 22723159

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Provided operator with seating change for. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22723157

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. One expired: G.B. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22723160

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. Salmon at 40 F cold holding. Operator removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-15-4

Detail 22723161

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator has been attempting to obtain from local authority. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Sep 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

28-23-4

Detail 22272131

High Priority - Approval of the septic tank system limits the establishment to a maximum number of seats. The maximum number of seats has been exceeded. Operator removed seats. Operator is having difficulty with local authorities in approving septic. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 22272132

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored . Operator removed butane and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22272129

Basic - Buildup of soil on top of stand up reach in freezer. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 22272128

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted or protected at bar. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

14-37-4

Detail 22272127

Basic - Non-stick coating peeling off of sauté pan. Operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22272130

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar removed from bulk not labeled in shaker. Operator labeled . Corrected On-Site

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

12A-03-4

Detail 21791410

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator educated employee on proper technique. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21791418

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 21791412

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

16-59-1

Detail 21791415

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Operator set up triple sink and will utilize for sanitization. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21791414

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at back door. Operator cleaned area. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 21791411

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. Salmon at 42 F. Operator removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21791417

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

33-11-4

Detail 21791413

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 21791416

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, top of tea brewing station. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Sep 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

02C-02-5

Detail 21328537

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sausage links left over not date marked. Operator placed date mark on item. Corrected On-Site

16-59-1

Detail 21328539

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Chlorine is not dispensing , was tested at 0 ppm. Operator will set up triple sink and sanitize all items there. Operator will call for service. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 21328534

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Operator has closers for doors but hasn't installed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21328540

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

24-08-4

Detail 21328538

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting cutting mat put up wet. Operator removed and dried. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21328536

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination unwrapped silverware not protected. Operator placed cover over silverware. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21328535

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk rice removed from container not labeled. Operator placed label on container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 21011397

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 44f , cooler temperature lowered.

02B-01-5

Detail 21011401

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs, burgers. operator reprinted display menu and online menu. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21011400

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Empty at hand sink in ice machine room.

41-17-4

Detail 21011395

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner by dish machine. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 21011396

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

31B-04-4

Detail 21011398

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At ice macine room. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 21011399

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water off at valve at hand sink, was turned back on. Corrected On-Site

Apr 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

02C-03-5

Detail 20975954

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 not date marked. Operator placed date on milk. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 20975947

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine. Operator ordered while present. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 20975952

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

29-18-4

Detail 20975950

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing by mop sink.

12B-12-5

Detail 20975949

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator was educated on proper technique. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20975946

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-37-4

Detail 20975951

Basic - Non-stick coating peeling/chipping off of pans/utensils, sauté pan on line. Operator removed from service voluntarily. Corrected On-Site

06-08-5

Detail 20975948

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Operator turned water on, item was pork 32F. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20975953

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