Jan's Soul Food in Clewiston
Last inspected:
110 W Ventua Ave, Clewiston, FL 33440Jan's Soul Food in Clewiston has been inspected 23 times since 2016, accumulating 111 violations—averaging 4.8 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. However, the facility shows a concerning pattern of recurring high-priority violations. Handwashing procedure violations appeared in multiple recent inspections (February 2026, May 2025, August 2024), as did food contact surface violations (October 2025, May 2025, July 2023). Food condition violations were cited in May 2025 and August 2024. Toxic substance control violations were documented in the October 2025 inspection. Employee health policy violations appeared in August 2024 and July 2023. The most recent inspection on February 25, 2026 found 9 violations and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Jan's Soul Food in Clewiston: Comparison to Hendry County Averages
Jan's Soul Food in Clewiston: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 3 inspections14 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
Jan's Soul Food in Clewiston: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Jan's Soul Food in Clewiston last inspected?
- Jan's Soul Food in Clewiston was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 16, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Jan's Soul Food in Clewiston?
- The most frequently cited violations at Jan's Soul Food in Clewiston are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Jan's Soul Food in Clewiston had?
- Jan's Soul Food in Clewiston has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Jan's Soul Food in Clewiston find?
- Jan's Soul Food in Clewiston was most recently inspected on September 16, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Jan's Soul Food in Clewiston ever been shut down?
- No, Jan's Soul Food in Clewiston has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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