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GOOD SPIRITS LIQUORS

245 SE HWY 441, Okeechobee FL 34974 · 863-763-2734

Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats245
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5700671
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. RB.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 3, 2026 · Time Extended
Apr 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs (53F - Ambient air temperature ). Operator discarded.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw shrimp Inside walk in (55F - Cold Holding); Inside walk in Homemade mozzarella sticks (43F - Cold Holding); Inside walk in Frog legs (55F - Cold Holding); Inside walk in Catfish (72F - Cold Holding); Inside walk in Mahi Mahi Smoke dip (53F - Cold Holding); Inside walk in Green beans (48F - Cold Holding) Inside walk in Raw shell eggs (53F - Ambient air temperature ) Inside walk in coolerRaw Hamburger (48F - Cold Holding) Operator voluntarily discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp Inside walk in (55F - Cold Holding); Inside walk in Homemade mozzarella sticks (43F - Cold Holding); Inside walk in Frog legs (55F - Cold Holding); Inside walk in Catfish (72F - Cold Holding); Inside walk in Mahi Mahi Smoke dip (53F - Cold Holding); Inside walk in Green beans (48F - Cold Holding) Inside walk in Raw shell eggs (53F - Ambient air temperature ) Inside walk in coolerRaw Hamburger (48F - Cold Holding) Operator voluntarily discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. RB.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Ice buildup in walk in cooler inside restaurant. Operator has called for service. Operator has additional walk in coolers.
Basic/14-69-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Stored food not covered. Onion rings in pre-staged buckets not covered. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nov 13, 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 ▾
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/ Tiffany Reutebuch 9/24/20
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Flat of bacon, operator removed and stored correctly.
Basic/08B-47-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 4, 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 ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked Pulled pork thawed on 3/30 not date marked. Operator placed date mark on item.
Intermediate/02C-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Potatoes wrapped for baking. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator items out two hours: raw shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); raw large chicken breast (59F - Cold Holding); raw small chicken breast (cut fish (58F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded. Operator had items above the ice line..
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator items out two hours: raw shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); raw large chicken breast (59F - Cold Holding); raw small chicken breast (cut fish (58F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded. Operator had items above the ice line..
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Cut pepper and onion, packaged and frozen with no date mark.
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor: bacon in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was educated and washed hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor: raw bacon in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hamburger patty not dated in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4

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.