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LOS COCOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

107 NW 6 AVE, Okeechobee FL 34972 · (941)467-0922

Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats84
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5700461
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

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 poster.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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
Customer drink glass with cut marks and chips on rim. Operator threw out and educated dishwasher on procedure.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands correctly,then turned off water with bare hands and not a paper towel. Employee was educated on proper technique.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on front counter by fryer. Operator placed at location.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee was educated and washed hands correctly.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Cords on line soiled.
Basic/36-51-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at time clock. Operator placed at location.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Operator shut lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Shelves soiled in walk in cooler.
Basic/36-52-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from bulk not labled. Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 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 at 0 ppm. Operator set up triple sink, and called for service. Operator placed sign on machine to not use.
High priority/22-49-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched nose twice with out washing hands. Operator educated employee.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area-and in prep Operator cleaned.
Basic/36-34-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Soda cups wet nesting in waiting station. Operator removed.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher touched garbage can and then commenced to put clean pans away. Operator educated employee.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
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 others will sign.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink cups wet nesting at waiting station. Operator removed.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall at urinal in male restroom.
Basic/36-24-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at line.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation

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.