Thomas Diner in Clewiston
Last inspected:
1019 Harlem Academy, Clewiston, FL 33440Thomas Diner in Clewiston operated as a small permanent food service establishment with 22 seats. Across 23 inspections from 2022 to February 2026, the facility accumulated 159 violations, averaging 6.9 per inspection — 32% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed once on June 20, 2019 for roach activity. A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. High-priority violations appeared sporadically across inspections, including management awareness failures (April 2022), food contact surface contamination (April, June 2022), time-as-control procedures (April 2022), and consumer advisory violations (April 2022). Food condition and proper cooking temperature violations also recurred. The most recent inspection on February 3, 2026 documented 9 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: June 20, 2019 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Thomas Diner in Clewiston: Comparison to Hendry County Averages
Thomas Diner in Clewiston: Emergency Closure History (1)
Thomas Diner in Clewiston: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019032443 | $400.00 | Jun 20, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Thomas Diner in Clewiston: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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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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— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections7 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
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Thomas Diner in Clewiston: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Thomas Diner in Clewiston last inspected?
- Thomas Diner in Clewiston was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Thomas Diner in Clewiston last shut down?
- Thomas Diner in Clewiston was last shut down on June 20, 2019 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Thomas Diner in Clewiston?
- The most frequently cited violations at Thomas Diner in Clewiston are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Thomas Diner in Clewiston had?
- Thomas Diner 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 Thomas Diner in Clewiston find?
- Thomas Diner in Clewiston was most recently inspected on February 3, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Thomas Diner in Clewiston ever been shut down?
- Yes, Thomas Diner in Clewiston has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V27 (Correct procedures) mean?
- Violation 27 (Correct procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/27.
- 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 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 Thomas Diner in Clewiston faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Thomas Diner in Clewiston has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Thomas Diner in Clewiston been fined?
- Thomas Diner in Clewiston has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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