POGEY'S FAMILY REST
1759 S HWY 441, Okeechobee FL 34974 · (863)763-7222
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains at triple sink in an area about 2 feet by 2 feet. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. The operator quarantined area. Plumber was called, cleared drain. Once cleared operator will clean and sanitize area
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains at triple sink in an area about 2 feet by 2 feet. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. The operator quarantined area. Plumber was called, cleared drain. Once cleared operator will clean and sanitize area
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 P.M 3/9/21 B.K. 3/9/21
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Water leaking from faucet at triple sink.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Condensation on ceiling of walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler covered in dust. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Operator called technician.
Water leaking from faucet at triple sink. Operator repaired.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Employee was educated and washed hands in correct 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/ J. Sigman
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. Norda B Simon C.
Ceiling vent dripping water by line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line.
Equipment in poor repair: gasket torn on line reach in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Flour container lid soiled, operator cleaned and sanitized.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas: paint pealing on ceiling tiles.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on line
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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/ R. Vest 7/21/18 L.Parrott 6/28/18
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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, chlorine dishwasher at 0 ppm. Operator set up triple sink and called Ecolab..
Chlorine test strips expired. Operator called Ecolab.
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/ R. Vest 7/21/18 L.Parrott 6/28/18
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Steam well has rusted leaking area.
Food storage container cracked at drying rack. Operator removed from service.
Light fixture soiled in prep.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at slicer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from bulk no label. Operator labeled sugar.
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.