REGAL PIZZA & RESTAURANT
301 SW PARK ST, Okeechobee FL 34972 · 516-849-1663
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Operator labeled container.
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. Meatballs in #2 walk in cooler, not date marked. Operator date marked.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 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: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator will call for service, set up triple sink and sanitize using the triple sink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) at triple sink for shelving.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor: red sauce in second walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Container of medicine improperly stored above food. Operator removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at dryer rack by dishwasher.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. D. B. Cook in back.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator removed at bar.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels in kitchen. Operator placed at location.
Stored food not covered. Pizza crusts in bar walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Ten gallons of red sauce stored in HDX 5 gallon containers, not approved for food usage. Operator discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.. Ten gallons of red sauce stored in HDX 5 gallon containers, not approved for food usage. Operator discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing as dump sink at bar. Operator will educate employees.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner at dishwasher area. Operator stored correctly.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at pizza station.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. A few tiles not smooth in prep area. Operator will replace.
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.