Clewiston, Hendry County

BIG EATERS CAFE LLC

110 W VENTURA AVE, Clewiston, FL 33440

FoodSeating

Latest violations

2 Intermediate

Aug 8, 2024

City

Clewiston

County

Hendry

Status

Ownership Changed

Inspections

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.

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

11-26-1

Detail 23047219

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 form to operator and all employees signed. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 23047226

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator obtained poster. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23047227

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

50-09-4

Detail 23047228

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-07-4

Detail 23047221

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 23047225

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at triple sink.

05-09-4

Detail 23047223

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in stand up units. Operator will obtain. Corrective Action Taken

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-51-4

Detail 22412464

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Attached shelves rusted.

13-07-4

Detail 22412466

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

36-01-4

Detail 22412465

Basic - Floor soiled on line and at triple sink.

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 22233290

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/ Joani Beard 7/13/18 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Operator took class but does not have certificate. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22233289

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 2023-08-25: Operator took class but does not have certificate. Time Extended

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 22135767

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 Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22135766

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/ Joani Beard 7/13/18 Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22135763

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

11-26-1

Detail 22135764

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 Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 22135769

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. French fries taken from bulk and pre-portioned,no date mark. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22135768

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-37-4

Detail 22135765

Basic - Non-stick coating peeling/chipping off of pans/utensils, operator removed . Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21635299

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

22-02-4

Detail 21635298

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

53B-14-5

Detail 21635300

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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

50-09-4

Detail 21635302

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator has 2021 license displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 21635301

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

16-46-4

Detail 21635303

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at triple sink.

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 21301225

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

05-08-4

Detail 21301224

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

53B-14-5

Detail 21301228

32-04-4

Detail 21301226

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

36-37-5

Detail 21301227

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21301223

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

Apr 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

32-04-4

Detail 20994359

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom in prep area not self closing. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: Observed same, Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 20994360

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in kitchen with texturing. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: Observed same. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20994361

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at make table with heavy grooves. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: Observed some cutting board replaced, other cutting board still grooved. Time Extended

36-30-4

Detail 20994358

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed walls in kitchen with texturing making it not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: Observed same. Time Extended

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 20991099

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored above hash browns in combo cooler. Operator removed raw bacon and stored below. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20991098

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rear combo cooler - ham (57F - Cold Holding); corned beef hash (46F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (54F - Cold Holding) , per operator statement items were stored outside of cooler for approximately 1 hour on counter at room temperature during breakfast rush, no ingredients were added to items. Items were then stored in cooler. Operator removed items and stored in freezer to rapidly cool. Corrective Action Taken

32-04-4

Detail 20991096

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom in prep area not self closing.

36-37-5

Detail 20991100

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in kitchen with texturing. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20991095

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents by rear dry storage soiled with dust.

14-09-4

Detail 20991104

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at make table with heavy grooves. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 20991102

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in uncovered roach trap in dry storage.

12B-07-4

Detail 20991097

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee uncovers on island table in kitchen. Operator removed and stored appropriately.

16-46-4

Detail 20991101

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label in containers stored above warewashing station. Repeat Violation

36-30-4

Detail 20991103

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed walls in kitchen with texturing making it not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

Aug 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-04-5

Detail 20470132

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Operator removed produce. Corrected On-Site

41-23-4

Detail 20470130

High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 20470131

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas due to holes.

14-09-4

Detail 20470126

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

36-24-5

Detail 20470133

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at the three compartment sink.

16-46-4

Detail 20470127

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at the three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

36-30-4

Detail 20470129

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20470128

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cook line, by back exit and at the three compartment sink.