BROWN COW SWEETERY LLC
103 SW PARK ST, Okeechobee FL 34972 · 863-357-3357
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station in dry storage. Operator covered.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee washed hands and dried them off, then used bare hands to turn off faucet. Operator was educated and washed hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex stored on table next to tea. Operator removed.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spinach and meat quiches not date marked. Operator date marked.
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. B. R 2/2/22
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operation obtained quaternary test strips.
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 had employee sign form.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands correctly, but then touched the faucet handle to turn off water. Operator educated employee about proper technique and they washed hands correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. One slice vegetable quiche (44 - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One slice vegetable quiche (44 - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/23. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so.
Sticky traps on line and snap trap. Operator removed.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In stand up reach in cooler: chicken salad (53F - Cold Holding); ham (53F - Cold Holding); roast beef (56F - Cold Holding); cream of broccoli soup (60F - Cold Holding); whole turkey breast (60F - Cold Holding), Italian Wedding soup (52 - Cold Holding).Operator voluntarily threw out. Operator will get reach in repaired.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach in cooler: chicken salad (53F - Cold Holding); ham (53F - Cold Holding); roast beef (56F - Cold Holding); cream of broccoli soup (60F - Cold Holding); whole turkey breast (60F - Cold Holding), Italian Wedding soup (52 - Cold Holding).Operator voluntarily threw out. Operator will get reach in repaired.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: can opener blade, operator removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected. Operator protected coffee filters.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station in dry storage. Operator covered.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime cutting boards on line.
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 will has all employees sign form.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on line..
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit for quiche. Operator placed one in unit.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils: on egg slicer. Operator washed, and sanitized.
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.