Clewiston, Hendry County

PUNTO ROJO RESTAURANT & BAKERY

728 E SUGARLAND HWY, Clewiston, FL 33440

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Jan 5, 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.

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 24279254

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs in walk in cooler above water and potatoes. Operator removed Raw shell eggs and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 24279260

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No Manager on site at commencement. Manager came once called. Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 24279256

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. V. Garcia

14-01-5

Detail 24279259

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in refried beans in walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 24279257

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in walk in freezer with paint peeling.

14-69-4

Detail 24279255

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

08B-12-5

Detail 24279258

Basic - Stored food not covered in walk in cooler: cakes and empanadas. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

11-26-1

Detail 24275827

Intermediate - Observed: 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 employees sign form. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Priority: Intermediate

02C-02-5

Detail 24275825

Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked: empanadas in walk in cooler , operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate

22-20-5

Detail 24275837

Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at waiting station. Priority: Basic

14-01-5

Detail 24275829

Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in containers of Fish and Chicken soup. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

36-36-4

Detail 24275843

Basic - Observed: Ceiling with hole and wires hanging in customer area. Priority: Basic

12B-02-4

Detail 24275828

Basic - Observed: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area: employee drinking in bakery preparation area. Employee was educated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

14-38-4

Detail 24275830

Basic - Observed: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Storage container with hole. Priority: Basic

08B-12-5

Detail 24275826

Basic - Observed: Stored food not covered: empanadas in walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

29-11-4

Detail 24275842

Basic - Observed: Water leaking from pipe at hand washing sink in main kitchen. Priority: Basic

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 23642119

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 poster Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 23642120

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Natalia Leon 3/18/23

11-26-1

Detail 23642122

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 five forms. Operator had employees sign. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 23642121

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.

06-01-5

Detail 23642118

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked chicken in bowl defrosting at 32F. Operator placed under cold running water. Corrected On-Site

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 23000924

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented cans of coconut milk in dry storage. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

09-01-4

Detail 23000925

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. Operator placed plantains on plate with bare hands. Operator remade p,ate. Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-6

Detail 23000931

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two small flying insects in kitchen. Not landing on food. Operator terminated small flying insects. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23000928

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting board at waiting station.

05-08-4

Detail 23000926

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

11-26-1

Detail 23000923

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 form not all employees were able to sign. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 23000927

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in salsas located in walk in cooler and in rice hot holding. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23000930

Basic - Food stored on floor: avocado stored on floor in dry storage, and food in walk in freezer. Operator stored avocado correctly. Corrective Action Taken

14-33-4

Detail 23000929

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

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 22359812

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented cans of Cream of Chicken soup. Operator removed . Corrective Action Taken

12A-10-4

Detail 22359815

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server touched face and did not wash hands. Operator educated employee on proper technique. Corrected On-Site

12A-11-4

Detail 22359814

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee left bathroom, got paper towel at kitchen sink and did not wash hands.

31A-09-4

Detail 22359809

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: items stored in hand wash sink by waiting station.

31B-02-4

Detail 22359816

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by bakery area and waiting station.

11-26-1

Detail 22359810

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. One employee signed, others will sign. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22359811

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice on line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22359807

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

08B-47-4

Detail 22359808

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in dry storage. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22359817

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Spoons at coffee area not stored with food contact service down. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-45-4

Detail 22359813

Basic - Tongs dropped on floor, washed in hand washing sink. Operator was educated on proper technique. Corrected On-Site

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 18

35A-02-6

Detail 22115718

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two small flying insects in kitchen,not landing on food.

08A-05-6

Detail 22115717

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over butter in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

41-23-4

Detail 22115723

High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Sticky traps not covered, in dry storage.

03A-02-5

Detail 22115725

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp at 50 F for less than 15 minutes. Operator placed in freezer for rapid cooling. Shrimp was re-temperature at 39 F Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22115712

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 in Spanish. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22115715

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

31A-11-4

Detail 22115716

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 22115713

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM came to premises. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22115724

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 in Spanish. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22115711

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Yuca not date marked, salsa not date marked.

14-01-5

Detail 22115722

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in containers at line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22115720

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 22115719

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

13-03-4

Detail 22115709

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed hair net on head. Corrected On-Site

16-13-5

Detail 22115721

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator clearned and sanitized area, set up the triple sink correctly. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 22115726

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

25-05-4

Detail 22115710

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored, plastic forks and spoons. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22115714

Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 21525934

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-26: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21525935

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-26: Time Extended

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

53A-01-7

Detail 21300359

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 21300356

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21300357

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 21300358

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Time Extended

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 9Total: 19

22-45-4

Detail 21298298

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator of sanitizing . Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21298301

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw shell eggs (47F - ambient air temperature ); ribeye (55F - Cold Holding); ribeye (47F - Cold Holding); red snapper (49F - Cold Holding); red beans (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); pork loin (48F - Cold Holding); milk (49F - Cold Holding); pork belly (39F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); ham loaf (50F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding) Operator called for service. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21298312

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shell eggs (47F - ambient air temperature ); ribeye (55F - Cold Holding); ribeye (47F - Cold Holding); red snapper (49F - Cold Holding); red beans (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); pork loin (48F - Cold Holding); milk (49F - Cold Holding); pork belly (39F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); ham loaf (50F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding) . Operator called for service. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21298303

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored, spray paint next to plantains. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21298313

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mixer head in sink. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21298307

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

53A-05-6

Detail 21298300

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21298308

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 21298299

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21298314

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. Warning

16-07-4

Detail 21298305

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21298304

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

32-12-5

Detail 21298297

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

13-03-4

Detail 21298315

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

36-01-4

Detail 21298302

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

36-24-5

Detail 21298309

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at dishwasher ceiling. Repeat Violation Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21298311

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21298310

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21298306

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from bulk not labeled. Warning

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-04-5

Detail 21594775

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Eggs over peppers in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

41-23-4

Detail 21594777

High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station in dry storage. Operator removed from area. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21594778

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

31A-09-4

Detail 21594779

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Item stored in hand washing sink by waiting area. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21594776

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

08B-47-4

Detail 21594773

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in freezer.

02D-01-5

Detail 21594774

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from bulk not labeled at waiting area. Operator placed label. Corrected On-Site

May 19, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-17-5

Detail 21097741

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at dishwasher area.

36-24-5

Detail 21097738

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at dishwasher area, with hole where conduit comes through and at employees bathroom.

51-13-4

Detail 21097739

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator obtained sign. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21097740

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Operator placed sign at location. Corrected On-Site