LUNCH BOX
4276 HIGHWAY 441 S, Okeechobee FL 34974 · 727-733-9324
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 21 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
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened on 3/22 not date marked. Operator placed date mark on milk.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public : frozen coffee drink in reach in freezer. Operator removed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line. Operator obtained and placed in location.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Walk in cooler fans soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Smith 4/5/22
Stored food not covered. Tub of whipped spread no cover in walk in cooler. Operator covered.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: in back storage hand wash sink is used as storage with items in basin as to make it blocked.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine.
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. Y.Bustos
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 Employee Reporting agreement. Operators signed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Unwashed celery stalks over ready to eat in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Non-stick coating peeling/chipping off of pans/utensils.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment at handwashing sink.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut green peppers and wasabi cream cheese mayo not date marked, prepared on 9/4. Operator date marked item.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator obtained license and posted.
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.