BARACUDAS 2.0
10017 US HWY 441 N, Okeechobee FL 34972
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 9 visits since March 2024
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Lasagna made 7 /19 (38F - Cold Holding) Operator threw out.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Lasagna made 7 /19 (38F - Cold Holding) Operator threw out.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Lasagna made 7 /19 (38F - Cold Holding) Operator threw out.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator obtained.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: fan in walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna made Saturday not date marked. Operator date marked.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in waitress station.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at side of fry station.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Lasagna and meat loaf made 9/2. Operator discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Lasagna and meat loaf made 9/2. Operator discarded.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for quaternary. Operator ordered.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Last test presented to inspector was from 2/4/24.
Aug 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over leafy greens. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. milk (58F - Cold Holding); sour cream (60F - Cold Holding);; butter blend (52F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from service.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (58F - Cold Holding); sour cream (60F - Cold Holding);; butter blend (52F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from service.
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Macaroni and cheese no date mark. Operator date marked.
15 dead flies on sticky ribbon. Operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed hats on head.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. August 8 date mark on lid. Operator removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breadcrumbs removed from bulk not labeled. Operator labeled.
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Waitress touched face and then pushed dish away without washing hands. Employee was educated on proper hygiene practices.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over potato salad. Operator removed raw shrimp and stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken-wings (76F - Hot Holding),made at 11 a.m. per operator. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken-wings (76F - Hot Holding),made at 11 a.m. per operator. Operator voluntarily discarded.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.Operator did not label lasagna that was frozen. Operator dated lasagna.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Waitress used glass to scoop ice.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Vinegar in spray bottle for BBQ not labeled. Operator labeled.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator obtained.
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