FAT JOHNNYS
202 NE 2ND ST., Okeechobee FL 34972 · 863-801-6404
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Two small flying insects in kitchen not landing on food.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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/ S.Tindall 12/28/20
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink one at right corner is water heater is out of order. Operator provided proof that parts for hot water heater were ordered: 7 /28. The one on the left corner is tested at 87 F. Water was being boiled and tested at 212 F. Men's and women's restrooms tested at 88 F
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operators put beard guards on.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
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Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises at back area. Operator stated his junk man will remove by weekend.
Dec 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pulled pork made 12/9 Pulled pork (46F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from service.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked pork and wings in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Provided operator with cooling information. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pulled pork made 12/9 Pulled pork (46F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from service.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Sep 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises at garbage area.
Sep 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found: One small flying insects in kitchen, not landing on food operator whisked out.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Fly sticky ribbon over bread in kitchen. Fly sticky ribbon over dishwasher and at end of dishwasher. Fly sticky ribbon over dry goods. Operator removed all fly ribbons.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handled bowl in collards. Operator removed.
Ten dead small flying insect on fly sticky ribbons in kitchen. Operator removed.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises at garbage area.
Water leaking from pipe at hand washing sink.
Apr 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed : soda syrup on floor in storage closet.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises at garbage area: unused buffet tables, grills, steel barrels and stand up reach in cooler.
Apr 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Operator is using triple sink to sanitize. Operator has called for service.
Live, small flying insects found Two small flying insects in kitchen not landing on food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at bar. Operator made accessible.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine dishwasher.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at right side sink at cook line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled filled with windex not labeled. Operator labeled.
Ceiling tile missing at center customer area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed : soda syrup on floor in storage closet.
Grease receptacle lid open.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in used holding pulled pork in walk in cooler.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises at garbage area: unused buffet tables, grills, steel barrels and stand up reach in cooler.
Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at dishwasher.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at flat top.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 605 NE PARK ST, Okeechobee — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One large can of tomato sauce and two cans of red kidney beans dented. Operator removed from service and voluntarily discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready yo eat individually portioned condiments. Operator removed raw shell eggs. Raw pork over greens in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator obtained and posted.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Reach in freezer under stairs.
Stored food not covered. Chest freezer with open door at barbecue area. Door was closed.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 605 NE PARK ST, Okeechobee — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Operator placed at location.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor: cooking oil stored incorrectly in dried storage. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Whisks stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator removed.
Aug 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 605 NE PARK ST, Okeechobee — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Aug 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 605 NE PARK ST, Okeechobee — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items were : macaroni and cheese (56F - Cold Holding); brisket (56F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding), raw shell eggs (55F - ambient air temperature ); raw hamburger (55F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (56F - Cold Holding), mashed potatoes (56F - Cold Holding) pork (55F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded items. Items were in cooler that was not working this morning at 10 o'clock per operator. Operator had no idea when reach in cooler went down. Operator ceased using reach in cooler..
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator ceased using reach in cooler. The following items were : macaroni and cheese (56F - Cold Holding); brisket (56F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding), raw shell eggs (55F - ambient air temperature ); raw hamburger (55F - Cold Holding); pork (55F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded items. Items were in cooler that was not working this morning at 10 o'clock per operator. Operator had no idea when reach in cooler went down.
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. Two employees with no forms. Operator had employees sign.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk salt. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at make station. Operator removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at oven, under dry storage area.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure 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.