OKEECHOBEE, Highlands County

LYKES KITCHEN

106 SW CR 721, OKEECHOBEE, FL 349748613

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Mar 11, 2026
City
OKEECHOBEE
County
Highlands
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 24431481

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

23-24-4

Detail 24431480

Basic - Buildup of soil on top of stand up reach in cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

27-15-4

Detail 24032736

Intermediate - Failure to provide water system sample reports onsite. 8/7/25 Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24032735

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

02C-02-5

Detail 24032732

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hard boiled eggs made Friday per operator not date marked. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-02-4

Detail 24032733

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator obtained 7/2/25 Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 24032737

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

24-18-4

Detail 24032734

Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-07-6

Detail 23308841

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Time Extended

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-04-4

Detail 23303502

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two on window Two on top of reach in freezer. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-07-6

Detail 23303504

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23303500

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

13-03-4

Detail 23303499

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23303501

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Operator will have repaired. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23303503

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at sink in kitchen. Operator will have repaired. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02C-02-5

Detail 23637215

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad made Friday not date marked. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-37-5

Detail 22557067

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas: top of salad bar.. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Time Extended

Jan 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-17-6

Detail 22553950

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw vegetables, and ice. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 22553951

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two rodent droppings on shelf. Operator removed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-37-5

Detail 22553949

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas: top of salad bar.. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22553948

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from bulk no label. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 22292011

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 form Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22292013

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, Operator will sign and have other employees sign as well. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 22292012

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator will have cleaned by end of day. Corrective Action Taken

36-37-5

Detail 22292014

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas: in food storage area and over top of salad bar.

08B-47-4

Detail 22292015

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor: flour not stored six inches off the floor in dry storage. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22292016

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Operator obtained sign and posted. Corrected On-Site

14-37-4

Detail 22292010

Basic - Non-stick coating peeling/chipping off of pans/utensils, fry pan under prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

08B-02-4

Detail 21536224

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples at salad bar line not protected Operator protected apples. Corrected On-Site

41-23-4

Detail 21536223

High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Sticky trap in cabinet. Operator removed from area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21536222

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, behind oven.

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 21201109

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of peas and one can on Manwich dented on seam. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action Taken

41-23-4

Detail 21201111

High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21201108

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream not date marked. Operator placed date mark on item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 21201110

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in male bathroom. Operator placed soap at location. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21201107

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.

Oct 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

02C-01-5

Detail 20606719

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Boiled egg date marked in plastic bag 10/11/21. Operator removed the item from service. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 20606721

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Boiled egg date marked in plastic bag 10/11/21. Operator removed the item from service. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 20606724

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened more than 24 hours ago per operator. Operator placed date mark on item. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 20606723

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, cabinets at stove. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20606722

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator removed the item and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20606725

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed hair restraint on head. Corrected On-Site

36-08-4

Detail 20606720

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.