Clewiston Country Club Found With Repeat Food Safety Violations

CLEWISTON, FL. -- The most recent food safety inspection by the State found numerous violations at the Clewiston Country Club. The 120 seat restaurant was found to have many repeat violations,  an administrative complaint was requested, and a follow-up inspection is required.

Officers of the non-profit corporation Clewiston Country Club, LLC are Karl Larson and Francis Spry.

From the report:

Inspector's Notes

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. One item on bar did not have a cover. Operator provided cover. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation: Observed in walk in cooler Chicken salad made 7/23 (40F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw made 7/23 (40F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad made 7/23 (40F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from buffet and walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler Chicken salad made 7/23 (40F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw made 7/23 (40F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad made 7/23 (40F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from buffet and walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Acetone stored on shelf with clean tea pitchers. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Violations of the following safety rules:

1 + Approved source
1 + Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
1 + Food protection, cross-contamination
1 + Chemicals / toxic substances
1 In use food dispensing utensils properly stored