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OKEECHOBEE LIVESTOCK MARKET INC

1055 US HWY 98 N, Okeechobee FL 34974 · 863 467 0285

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5700523
Grade history
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/23. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. Operator pained for license renewal.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $120

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2023052104Jul 31, 2023Oct 5, 2023$120

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored over clean dishes. Operator removed and stored chemical for cleaning properly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered: Butter Pecan cake in cooler not covered. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at hand washing sink.
Basic/36-03-4
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was educated by Manager and washed hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over chocolate cake in kitchen reach in cooler. Operator removed cake and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Terro ant killer in use. Operator removed.
High priority/41-05-4/Corrected On-Site
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Operator has ordered new strips.
Intermediate/16-36-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Operator contacted maintenance.
Basic/38-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/23. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. Operator pained for license renewal.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at waiting station.
Basic/05-09-4
Aug 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind line.
Basic/36-01-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 1, 2023 · Some progress noted but not complete. Time Extended
Jul 31, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over salad.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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 7/26, not date marked. Operator date marked milk.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 15 dead roaches on sticky traps behind reach in freezer. Two dead in cabinet. 10 on sticky trap behind reach in chest freezer. Operator removed, and sanitized area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind line.
Basic/36-01-4/Warning

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.