LAKE O'BISTRO
1073 OLD LAKEPORT RD, Moore Haven FL 33471 · 863.265.0794
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 27 points better than where it started.
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
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu. Operator has a notice for" service fee for all non cash payments " posted at cash out, but nothing on menu's or billing. Provided operator with gratuity and operator fee information in comment section. Operator will place notice on menus.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Operator removed from line.
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger over milk, salami,and cheese in silver reach in upright. Operator removed raw hamburger.
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. Operator will have employee take on 3/2. J.W. 2023
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food: in sugar container. Operator removed.
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Employee signed form.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind grill and fryer.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable: under steam table.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Lizard dropping on menu. Operator removed and sanitized.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over dressing. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as dump sink.
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.
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 form to operator who will have employee sign.
Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches under handwashing sink. Operator removed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit: chest freezer.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator was given a copy of this inspection report.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Jul 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pinto beans dated 7/5 in walk in cooler. Operator removed from service.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pinto beans dated 7/5 in walk in cooler. Operator removed from service.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items were stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread crumbs, and sugar removed from bulk not labeled. Operator labeled items.
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.