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DAYS INN & SUITES LAKE OKEECHOBEE

2200 HWY 441 SE, Okeechobee FL 34974 · 863.623.4704

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5700737
Grade history
MAY 24
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed at location.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up: large spoons, spatula and whisk stored food contact surface up in kitchen. Operator removed and prepared to wash.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Oct 20, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink at male or female restroom. Operator supplied at locations.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Plates on buffet not inverted for proper protection. Operator inverted.
Basic/25-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Utensils, whisks Large spoons and Spatula stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator removed and sanitized.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in male restroom. Operator placed at location.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Basic/24-18-4
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples on breakfast display not wrapped in plastic. Operator removed from breakfast display.
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Prepackaged utensils with napkins stored in cardboard box directly on floor in dry storage.
Basic/25-05-4
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in male bathroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on small reach in cooler on buffet.
Basic/14-11-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on buffet bar. Operator obtained and placed at location.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Operator does not permit customers to use bathrooms in lobby.
Basic/32-24-4

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.