BIG TASTY'S
309 SW PARK ST, Okeechobee FL 34972 · 863.623.5470
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad made Friday per operator on line. Operator date marked.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at soda syrup station.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle needed relabeled. Operator labeled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items at prep sink. Operator removed item.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored: quaternary spray bottle and Windex stored with single serve items. Operator removed.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. R. C
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as dump sink at soda station.
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. Operator of stained form, and employee signed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad made 1/28 per operator not date marked. Operator date marked.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with quaternary solution. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored: utensils not stored in an orderly manner preventing food contact surfaces from being touched. Operator will remove and store correctly.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment at hand washing sinks.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Tyler A. 7/22/18
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at line.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.