Punto Rojo Restaurant & Bakery in Clewiston
Last inspected:
728 E Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440Punto Rojo Restaurant & Bakery in Clewiston has been emergency-closed once, on May 9, 2017, for temperature violations involving food storage. Across 23 inspections from November 2022 to January 2026, the facility accumulated 158 violations, averaging 6.9 per inspection — 32% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring: proper hand washing and arm washing were cited in 9 inspections, food contact surface violations appeared in 8 inspections, and employee health policy violations were documented in 4 inspections. The January 5, 2026 inspection found 12 violations including high-priority failures in handwashing and food contact surfaces, with inspection completed and no further action required at that time. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone were documented in March 2015.
Most recent closure: May 9, 2017 for temperature violations (storage).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Punto Rojo Restaurant & Bakery in Clewiston: Comparison to Hendry County Averages
Punto Rojo Restaurant & Bakery in Clewiston: Emergency Closure History (1)
Punto Rojo Restaurant & Bakery in Clewiston: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Punto Rojo Restaurant & Bakery in Clewiston: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 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· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Punto Rojo Restaurant & Bakery in Clewiston: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Punto Rojo Restaurant & Bakery in Clewiston last inspected?
- Punto Rojo Restaurant & Bakery in Clewiston was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Punto Rojo Restaurant & Bakery in Clewiston last shut down?
- Punto Rojo Restaurant & Bakery in Clewiston was last shut down on May 9, 2017 for temperature violations (storage). This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Punto Rojo Restaurant & Bakery in Clewiston?
- The most frequently cited violations at Punto Rojo Restaurant & Bakery in Clewiston are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Punto Rojo Restaurant & Bakery in Clewiston had?
- Punto Rojo Restaurant & Bakery in Clewiston has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Punto Rojo Restaurant & Bakery in Clewiston find?
- Punto Rojo Restaurant & Bakery in Clewiston was most recently inspected on January 5, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Punto Rojo Restaurant & Bakery in Clewiston ever been shut down?
- Yes, Punto Rojo Restaurant & Bakery in Clewiston has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Punto Rojo Restaurant & Bakery in Clewiston had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Punto Rojo Restaurant & Bakery in Clewiston has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Punto Rojo Restaurant & Bakery in Clewiston operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Dixie Fried Chicken (2015-2015).
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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