LA ESPERANZA TACOS
1100 S PARROTT AVE, Okeechobee FL 34974 · 8638012256
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. The operator had two different license numbers on unit.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over limes. Operator removed and stored correctly.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator obtained.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: white reach in make table with soiled gasket.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 712 NE 8 ST, Okeechobee — this licence has since moved.
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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
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 712 NE 8 ST, Okeechobee — this licence has since moved.
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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
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.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use: starts at 100 F.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from bulk not labeled. Operator labeled.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 712 NE 8 ST, Okeechobee — this licence has since moved.
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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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tops of stand up reach in coolers soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust: at grill.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 712 NE 8 ST, Okeechobee — this licence has since moved.
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in triple sink. Operator rewashed hands.
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 new employee without form. Operator was provided form and had employee sign.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. M. Ortiz 7/29/20
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Operator closed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
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