Yuri's Tavern

13983 Fl 80, Clewiston, FL 33440 · Permanent Food Service · License 3600477

D
Grade D
Safety score 60 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 29, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.High priority · fixed by the Sep 29 follow-up · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 24 routine inspection
    5 high priority (2 fixed by the Sep 29 follow-up, 3 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic (1 repeat)
    -28
  • Complaint after follow-up on Sep 25, since fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score60

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Routine inspection

12 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times
  1. 2nd follow-up visitSep 29, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.

      More time given

    Basic2

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair gasket torn at Stand up reach in freezer.

      More time given

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe at handwashing sink.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. 1st follow-up visitSep 25, 2026 Complaint after follow-up

    Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    4 violations still not corrected:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What was still cited

    High priority1

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.

      Two on wall, the operator terminated. Operator states the owner of the building will be spraying again this Saturday .

      Administrative complaint

    Intermediate1

    • Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.

      More time given

    Basic2

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair gasket torn at Stand up reach in freezer.

      More time given

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe at handwashing sink.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  3. First visitSep 24, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    12 violations found:

    • 5 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 4 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority5

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

      Fresh Garlic and margarine at 75°F. Operator voluntarily discarded.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom.

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

      Employee was educated on proper technique and washed hands.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.

      Three on wall by microwave. Operator terminated.

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment: Raid on top of shelf.

      Operator removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate3

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

      Jar in sink, operator removed.

      Fixed on the spot

      No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in male restroom and employee bathroom.

    • Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.

    Basic4

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.

      Cook was educated and threw out gum.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair gasket torn at Stand up reach in freezer.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe at handwashing sink.

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.

      Two dead roaches on floor in corner of kitchen. Two dead on wall. Eight dead on floor in grease by back door. One dead in pan.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained3
Plumbing and backflow prevention3
Insects, rodents, pests and animals3
Automatic gratuity notice3
Handwashing and hygienic practices2
Handwash sinks and supplies2
Approved source; food safe and unadulterated1
Food protection and cross-contamination1