How many health inspections has PUNTO ROJO RESTAURANT & BAKERY had?

PUNTO ROJO RESTAURANT & BAKERY has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PUNTO ROJO RESTAURANT & BAKERY ever been shut down?

Yes, PUNTO ROJO RESTAURANT & BAKERY has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at PUNTO ROJO RESTAURANT & BAKERY?

The most frequently cited violations at PUNTO ROJO RESTAURANT & BAKERY are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

FOOD QUALITY HAZARD: Food in poor condition — spoiled, contaminated, mislabeled, or adulterated — can cause foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or poisoning. Spoiled food may contain dangerous levels of histamine (causes scombroid poisoning from fish), Listeria (grows during refrigeration), or toxin-producing molds. Mislabeled food can trigger fatal allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Inspect all food upon delivery and regularly during storage. Reject food that is: spoiled, damaged, at incorrect temperature, past expiration, improperly labeled, or from unverified sources. Date-mark all ready-to-eat TCS foods — use within 7 days if held at 41°F or below. Discard any food of questionable quality.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

PUNTO ROJO RESTAURANT & BAKERY

728 E SUGARLAND HWY, Clewiston, FL 33440

Hendry County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PUNTO ROJO RESTAURANT & BAKERY CORP · License: SEA3600125

PUNTO ROJO RESTAURANT & BAKERY in Clewiston, FL has 21 inspections on record with 142 total violations (6.8 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

21Inspections

142Violations

1Closures

Data current as of March 19, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for PUNTO ROJO RESTAURANT & BAKERY
Date	Reason	Reopened
May 9, 2017	Temperature violations (storage)	10:46:00

Inspection History (21)

Mar 19, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Oct 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Nov 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 19, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 11, 2021 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 16, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 7, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 10, 2017 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

May 9, 2017 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V04 Ill employee working

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V38 Waste properly disposed

Dec 21, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 29, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

PUNTO ROJO RESTAURANT & BAKERY has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Hendry County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.74.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PUNTO ROJO RESTAURANT & BAKERY had?: PUNTO ROJO RESTAURANT & BAKERY has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PUNTO ROJO RESTAURANT & BAKERY ever been shut down?: Yes, PUNTO ROJO RESTAURANT & BAKERY has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at PUNTO ROJO RESTAURANT & BAKERY?: The most frequently cited violations at PUNTO ROJO RESTAURANT & BAKERY are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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