BLITZKRIEG BBQ AND GRILL
81 SW 21 TERRACE, Okeechobee FL 34974 · 863.697.8881
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two by sink, not landing on food. Operator whisked out.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine. Operator obtained some strips.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at fryer.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at fryer.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/24. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Gavin Harden 11/11/19
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. T.H. 4/13/21
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Operator will clean.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two by sink, not landing on food. Operator whisked out.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One is storage area not landing on food. One in cook area on screen. Operator whisked out small flying insects.
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 prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Macaroni and cheese, and ribs made on Sunday per operator no date mark. Operator placed date mark on items.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at cook area.
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.