BUCIO CHINESE
104 SE 6 ST, Okeechobee FL 34974 · 8636237501
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 47 points better than where it started.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two rodent droppings on top of dishwasher. Operator removed and sanitized.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bulk stand up slicer with cabbage particles on it
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by Soup area or back by ice machine. Operator placed at locations.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls, Fried rice in walk in cooler not date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bulk stand up slicer with cabbage particles on it.
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. Y.E.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: throughout kitchen Noodles on floor, grease under cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two rodent droppings on top of dishwasher. Operator removed and sanitized.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bulk stand up slicer with cabbage particles on it.
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. Y.E.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked: rice, lo mein, tempura chicken.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: throughout kitchen Noodles on floor, grease under cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Unclean shelves above sweet and sour sauce with sauce accumulation.
Jun 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: rice hot holding container soiled on top.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at soda area.
No soap provided at handwash sink at soda area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles: reach in cooler soiled doors and handle.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only at restroom.
Jun 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone in restroom For reporting purposes only.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair: shelves in kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed throughout kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at soup station.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only at restroom.
Apr 8, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in new handwashing sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added new ice cream freezer boxes total of four in right side of establishment. Operator added handwashing sink and ice cream well to wall.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair: shelves soiled in cook line., under soda boxes
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: throughout cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at soup area.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone in restroom For reporting purposes only.
Mar 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate10 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. Operator was not able to pay licensing fee.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen beef over cooked tempura chicken in walk in freezer. Operator removed and stored correctly.
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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in new handwashing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at new sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added new ice cream freezer boxes total of four in right side of establishment. Operator added handwashing sink and ice cream well to wall.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink at new sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lo mein made 24 hours ago no date mark.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair: shelves soiled in cook line., under soda boxes
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area of kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: throughout cook line.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at new sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at soup area.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone in restroom For reporting purposes only.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment n dishwasher area. Operator will change company.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: rice containers soiled.
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. One employee did not sign, operator had employee sign form.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Beef cut and frozen in containers no date mark.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice,and tempura chicken no date mark, in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles through out kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over cook line reach in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Rice cooker with rice on floor next to reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Hole in or other damage to wall at a ice dispenser.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at soda dispenser. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at dishwasher area. Operator obtained sign and posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, shelves in hallway soiled, fan on line soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface n storage area.
Stored food not covered. Lobster in walk in freezer not covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at soup area.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only at restrooms.
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