NUTMEG'S
515 SW PARK ST, Okeechobee FL 34974 · 863-763-2233
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
One live, small flying insects found at salad station, not landing on food.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019045493 | Aug 28, 2019 | Oct 9, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was educated and washed hands.
Live, small flying insects found: Three small flying insects at triple sink. Operator terminated and cleaned and sanitized area.
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. H. Williams A. Montoya
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed hair net on head.
Oct 28, 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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Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.: two snap traps in storage area uncovered. Operator removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Pink shelf between triple sink and bake area, and at cook line needs painted.
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, all along walls by chest freezer, back entry.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust n back area.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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One live, small flying insects found at salad station, not landing on food.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Snap trap behind slicer table and one at air conditioning handler by back door, one behind self serve soda dispenser at customer area., two under reach in cooler, one under back reach in cooler on line..
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above panini station.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator removed.
Floor not clean along wall by mixer, chest freezer to hot water heater and at soup hot holding area.
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect on soup bowl in open kitchen. Operator removed soup bowl for cleaning and sanitation. One small flying insect in back cooking area, not landing on food.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station: snap trap behind soda station in back cooking area. Operator removed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at line. Operator placed at location.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator obtained.
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. Employee K.G
Blue ice bucket cracked. Operator removed from service.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils: in roasting pan under slicer. Operator removed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Table pan covers stored on floor. Operator removed.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut peppers with no date mark. Operator removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in back prep table..
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator stored to dry.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind slicer and chest reach in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Operator placed ambient thermometer in reach in units.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in in back kitchen and prep area and at triple sink.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored above pots. Operator removed items and stored correctly.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Operator educated employee on proper location.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Operator is scheduled to take 9/24.
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 had employees sign.
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. Bananas cut for shake and frozen in individual portions not date marked.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner : ice bucket not stored inverted. Operator corrected.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in back prep area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation while scooping ice cream. Operator placed hat on head.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Operator obtained ambient thermometers and placed inside line coolers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in prep area.
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.