Best Western of Clewiston in Clewiston

Last inspected:

1020 W Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440

Part of: Best Western Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Best Western of Clewiston, a 20-seat hotel food service facility, has recorded 24 inspections and 89 violations over its history. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Violation patterns show recurring high-priority findings including allergen awareness violations cited in at least four separate inspections (2025-05-21, 2025-02-14, 2023-09-29), handwashing procedure violations in three inspections (2025-02-14, 2024-04-01, 2023-09-29), and employee health policy violations in multiple inspections (2023-09-29, 2023-04-25). High-priority violations for food in good condition appeared in at least two inspections. The facility averaged approximately 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. An admin complaint was recommended following the April 25, 2023 inspection for employee health policy violations. Recent performance shows improvement, with the most recent inspection on November 12, 2025 resulting in zero violations and the disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
91Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Best Western of Clewiston in Clewiston: Comparison to Hendry County Averages

This Facility 3.6 violations / inspection 3.6 violations per inspection
Hendry County Avg 4.65 violations / inspection 4.65 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hendry County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Best Western of Clewiston in Clewiston: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections7 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections11 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Best Western of Clewiston in Clewiston: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Western of Clewiston in Clewiston last inspected?
Best Western of Clewiston in Clewiston was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Best Western of Clewiston in Clewiston?
The most frequently cited violations at Best Western of Clewiston in Clewiston are: Handwashing procedures, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Best Western of Clewiston in Clewiston had?
Best Western of Clewiston in Clewiston has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Best Western of Clewiston in Clewiston find?
Best Western of Clewiston in Clewiston was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Best Western of Clewiston in Clewiston ever been shut down?
No, Best Western of Clewiston in Clewiston has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.

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