OKEECHOBEE, Glades County

DUCK PUB

1037 LAKEPORT PLAZA, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Apr 23, 2026
City
OKEECHOBEE
County
Glades
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 24535111

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24535113

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door at bar repaired with duct tape. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 24535110

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in kitchen area and at bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 24535112

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outlet cover missing above hand washing sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: Time Extended

Apr 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

35A-09-4

Detail 24530877

High Priority - Five lizard droppings on dry storage shelf. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24530876

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24530875

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24530874

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24530873

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches in dry storage. Operator removed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24530878

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door at bar repaired with duct tape. Warning

36-01-4

Detail 24530872

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in kitchen area and at bar. Repeat Violation Warning

38-01-4

Detail 24530871

Basic - Outlet cover missing above hand washing sink. Warning

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23972465

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting board at bar.

22-20-5

Detail 23972463

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23972467

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at bat reach in cooler nearest triple sink.

36-34-5

Detail 23972468

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: at dry storage and bar area. Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 23972464

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in kitchen area.

24-18-4

Detail 23972462

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up: forks and spoons at bar.

36-27-5

Detail 23972466

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at fry station.

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 23645843

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23645844

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: at dry storage, and bar area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Time Extended

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

35A-09-4

Detail 23637930

High Priority - Five lizard droppings in dry storage floor. Three on dry storage shelf. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23637925

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23637927

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23637929

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: at dry storage, and bar area. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23637926

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead in dry storage. Fifteen under bar. One at reach in cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23637931

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under ice at bar. Warning

29-20-5

Detail 23637928

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash three-compartment sink all three sinks in kitchen. Operator called plumber. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

29-37-4

Detail 23222469

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23222475

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23222473

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

36-34-5

Detail 23222474

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.: dry storage, and at bar. Repeat Violation

24-18-4

Detail 23222472

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at bar.

25-05-4

Detail 23222470

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored: plastics mini cups stored on floor in dry storage. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23222471

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 16

09-01-4

Detail 22573604

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator touched French fries with bear hands and placed in customer box. Operator was educated and threw away French fries. Corrective Action Taken

01B-12-4

Detail 22573599

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Operator touched French fries with bear hands and placed in customer box. Operator was educated and threw away French fries. Corrective Action Taken

50-17-3

Detail 22573602

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/23. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so.

29-37-4

Detail 22573611

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

12A-03-4

Detail 22573601

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands off in triple sink at bar and other employee at kitchen triple sink. Both employees were educated on proper location. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 22573612

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in women's restroom.

11-26-1

Detail 22573614

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. Corrective Action Taken

22-16-4

Detail 22573603

Basic - Bottom of shelves in kitchen soiled.

36-34-5

Detail 22573605

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dry storage. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 22573609

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach at urinal. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 22573613

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed , throughout kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 22573600

Basic - Food stored on floor: potatoes in box stored on floor in walk in cooler.

10-08-5

Detail 22573606

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 22573607

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at bar. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22573610

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: gasket soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 22573608

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at line.

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 22285950

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of pizza sauce dented one can of baked beans rusted. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22285954

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: George Forman soiled in kitchen and bottom of shelves in kitchen. Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 22285953

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

11-26-1

Detail 22285956

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, and one employee signed. All other employees will sign. Corrective Action Taken

02C-04-5

Detail 22285951

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Curley fries pre-portioned not date marked.

36-34-5

Detail 22285958

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled in dry storage area and at bar.

08B-47-4

Detail 22285955

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor: potatoes not stored correctly in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 22285948

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22285947

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris in kitchen.

05-09-4

Detail 22285957

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit by bar.

23-03-4

Detail 22285952

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, fan in walk in cooler soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 22285949

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen.

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 21823969

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: bottom of shelves in kitchen.

31B-02-4

Detail 21823970

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in male restroom. Operator placed paper towels at location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21823971

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. Corrective Action Taken

29-18-4

Detail 21823968

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in female bathroom.

06-06-5

Detail 21823967

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Catfish at 42F, in bowl of water. Operator removed and cooked. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21823972

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

14-17-4

Detail 21823973

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.

Dec 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 21637050

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended

Dec 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

09-01-4

Detail 21633038

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee placed potato chips barehanded on sandwich plate. Owner educated employee on proper technique. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 21633040

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings behind ice machine in dry storage. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21633046

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food container on line soiled. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21633043

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in male restroom. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21633039

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans prepared Saturday no date mark. Operator placed date mark on item. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21633041

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

32-07-4

Detail 21633044

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean: male restroom. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21633045

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles: top of reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21633042

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21633047

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Warning

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 13

22-31-4

Detail 21270396

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment on tables on bottom. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 21270403

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and top of equipment.

36-36-4

Detail 21270405

Basic - Ceiling tile with hole in male bathroom.

36-34-5

Detail 21270397

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dry storage. Some progress noted in repair. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21270394

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

36-01-4

Detail 21270398

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at the triple sink.

14-38-4

Detail 21270406

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, operator voluntarily removed from service. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 21270401

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-04-5

Detail 21270404

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location in walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21270399

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, fan in walk in cooler, and hood. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 21270400

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21270395

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

36-27-5

Detail 21270402

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in walk in cooler and at grill. Repeat Violation

Feb 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

31B-02-4

Detail 20887298

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in men's restroom.

22-31-4

Detail 20887292

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment bottom of tables.

05-11-4

Detail 20887295

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Operator removed and placed in front. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20887290

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, some progress noted.

13-07-4

Detail 20887293

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

36-01-4

Detail 20887288

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed by fry line.

08B-47-4

Detail 20887294

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in cooler, raw chicken and raw hamburger.

10-08-5

Detail 20887297

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20887291

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, hood soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 20887296

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-27-5

Detail 20887289

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at grill and back wall by kitchen. Repeat Violation

Oct 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 20599430

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-19: Some progress made. Operator will try another method for cleaning. Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 20599431

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-19: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 20599428

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-19: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 20599429

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-19: Time Extended

Oct 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

35A-04-4

Detail 20595485

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings at dry storage floor. Operator cleaned area and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20595486

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 20595488

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 20595480

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20595483

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout bar behind Reach in Freezer on line. Warning

14-20-4

Detail 20595487

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at bar. Warning

06-08-5

Detail 20595482

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Operator increased water flow. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20595489

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at grill. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 20595484

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at the three compartment sink. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20595481

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning removed from bulk not labeled. Operator placed label on container. Corrected On-Site Warning