Okeechobee, Okeechobee County

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122 SE PARK ST, Okeechobee, FL 34972

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
May 12, 2026
City
Okeechobee
County
Okeechobee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

May 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-05-4

Detail 24579583

High Priority - Observed: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment: rodent bait block under handwashing sink. Operator will removed. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

11-26-1

Detail 24579576

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Employee signed. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate

14-11-5

Detail 24579578

Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Display case cover cracked. Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

36-27-5

Detail 24579582

Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at prep sink area. Priority: Basic

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-23-4

Detail 24150592

High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Snap traps under triple sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 24150595

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches under sink on stick trap. Operator removed and cleaned area. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24150594

Basic - Equipment in poor repair: Display glass cracked at sushi area.

36-01-4

Detail 24150593

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed , behind equipment, at water heater.

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-11-4

Detail 23665976

Basic - Water leaking from faucet at triple sink.

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-03-4

Detail 23395992

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink: operator used triple sink. Operator washed hands at appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23395993

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink with sponge. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 23395991

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

24-07-4

Detail 23395995

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored: squeeze bottles at triple sink.

13-07-4

Detail 23395994

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23395990

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

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-23-4

Detail 22787493

High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Snap trap under triple sink.

06-01-5

Detail 22787494

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Krab in sink to thaw. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22787492

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

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-02-5

Detail 22452981

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 22452982

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breading removed from bulk not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time Extended

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

01D-08-5

Detail 22447797

High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Salmon not for raw consumption at cooler. Operator removed and will cook to required temperature. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 22447803

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Five rodent droppings under sink at line. Operator will clean and sanitize. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22447799

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 Warning

05-08-4

Detail 22447802

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

53B-02-5

Detail 22447801

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22447798

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at sink. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22447800

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breading removed from bulk not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

11-26-1

Detail 22038638

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-06: Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 4Total: 4

53A-01-7

Detail 21883598

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Time Extended

53A-07-6

Detail 21883600

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 2023-03-24: Time Extended

53A-08-4

Detail 21883601

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 21883599

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 7Basic: 4Total: 11

11-27-4

Detail 21719102

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 Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21719100

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 21719101

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

53A-08-4

Detail 21719094

Intermediate - No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 21719099

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator obtained probe thermometer. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21719096

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. Warning

03G-06-5

Detail 21719097

Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Chicken. Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 21719095

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 21719098

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21719093

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

25-27-4

Detail 21719103

Basic - Large colored straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser at self serve water area. Operator removed straws. Warning

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

50-09-4

Detail 21323142

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 21323140

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

36-01-4

Detail 21323141

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind coolers.

Jun 20, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

29-37-4

Detail 21146766

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

36-34-5

Detail 21146764

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

32-12-5

Detail 21146765

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

51-13-4

Detail 21146768

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator obtained sign and posted. Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 21146767

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed at line.