DUCK PUB
1037 LAKEPORT PLAZA, Okeechobee FL 34974 · (941)946-2337
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Five lizard droppings on dry storage shelf. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $300
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018047306 | Sep 6, 2018 | Jan 8, 2019 | $300 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw hamburger (49F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (49F - Cold Holding), Mozzarella cheese (49F - Cold Holding) Operator voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler: Raw hamburger (49F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (49F - Cold Holding), Mozzarella cheese (49F - Cold Holding) Operator voluntarily discarded.
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in storage area.
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door repaired with duct tape.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in kitchen area behind fryer.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator obtained copy.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: walk in cooler fan soiled.
Outlet cover missing above hand washing sink.
Apr 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door at bar repaired with duct tape.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in kitchen area and at bar.
Outlet cover missing above hand washing sink.
Apr 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Five lizard droppings on dry storage shelf. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at storage area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches in dry storage. Operator removed and sanitized.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door at bar repaired with duct tape.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in kitchen area and at bar.
Outlet cover missing above hand washing sink.
Aug 20, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting board at bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at bat reach in cooler nearest triple sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: at dry storage and bar area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in kitchen area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up: forks and spoons at bar.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at fry station.
Mar 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: at dry storage, and bar area.
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Five lizard droppings in dry storage floor. Three on dry storage shelf. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
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 poster
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: at dry storage, and bar area.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead in dry storage. Fifteen under bar. One at reach in cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water under ice at bar.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash three-compartment sink all three sinks in kitchen. Operator called plumber.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.: dry storage, and at bar.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at bar.
Single-service articles improperly stored: plastics mini cups stored on floor in dry storage. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator touched French fries with bear hands and placed in customer box. Operator was educated and threw away French fries.
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Operator touched French fries with bear hands and placed in customer box. Operator was educated and threw away French fries.
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.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands off in triple sink at bar and other employee at kitchen triple sink. Both employees were educated on proper location.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in women's restroom.
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.
Bottom of shelves in kitchen soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dry storage.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach at urinal. Operator removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor: potatoes in box stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: gasket soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at line.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of pizza sauce dented one can of baked beans rusted. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: George Forman soiled in kitchen and bottom of shelves in kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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, and one employee signed. All other employees will sign.
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. Curley fries pre-portioned not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled in dry storage area and at bar.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor: potatoes not stored correctly in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris in kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit by bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, fan in walk in cooler soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen.
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.