SHENANIGAN'S
2237 HWY 98 N, Okeechobee FL 34972 · (863)357-6100
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
APR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
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MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 48 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live at plastic wrap on line. Operator removed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023017939 | Mar 28, 2023 | Jun 16, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over tomatoes in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator obtained probe thermometer.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in customer area at dividers.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: ceiling in walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Bar triple sink set up as wash, sanitize and rinse. Operator set up sink correctly.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only at bar and silver extinguisher at entrance.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw hamburger in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back.
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. Printed out forms and all employees signed.
No soap provided at handwash sink in back.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in walk in cooler.
Female Bathroom facility in disrepair.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at bar.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Operator will paint.
Stored food not covered in walk in cooler : cooked chicken wings, operator covered.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 poster
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 forms and all employees signed.
Wild birds or squirrels present on ground/table/chairs/railings in outside dining room/bar. Rooster outside walking in outside dining area. Operator will exclude from area and did call owner.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in walk in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor: cut celery in bucket. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed.
No copy of latest inspection report available 12/10/24.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in back.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/24. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as dump sink at bar, ice in basin of sink.
Bathroom facility in disrepair: no door on men's stall.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk sugar. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Bulk sugar stored on floor. Operator stored correctly.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises: in storage area..
Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled. Operator labeled.
Apr 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime : cutting boards in triple sink area.
Bathroom facility in disrepair: no door in male restroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in walk in cooler.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.: some progress is noted on the right side of the entrance. Operator has materials and in working on fixing issue.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in dry storage, outside by ice machine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust on line.
Apr 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two small flying insects at cookline, landing on egg wash. Operator removed egg wash.
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.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat barbecue sauce on line. Operator stored correctly.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In dry storage area: One on unused table. Operator removed and sanitized
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. One fly in egg wash. Operator removed and discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime : cutting boards in triple sink area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as dump sink at bar as evidenced y rice in sink.
Bathroom facility in disrepair: no door in male restroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in walk in cooler.
Cut potatoes not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in cooler.
Evidence of employee smoking in bathroom as evidenced by smoked cigarette in toilet.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.: some progress is noted on the right side of the entrance. Operator has materials and in working on fixing issue.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in dry storage, outside by ice machine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust on line.
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
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. J.H.
No soap provided at handwash sink in storage.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at line: 77 F. Operator will have repaired.
Bathroom facility in disrepair, no door on stallin men's bathroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on line.
Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests at the screened in area by bar.
Shelves in walk in cooler soiled.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises, through out kitchen and grounds.
Dec 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over tomatoes. Operator removed.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two on top of quarter machine game. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in storage 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. J.H.
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 form and employees signed.
No soap provided at handwash sink in storage.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at line: 77 F. Operator will have repaired.
Bathroom facility in disrepair, no door on stallin men's bathroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on line.
Dead roaches on premises One in a sink, operator removed. One dead in storage area. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on line.
Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests at the screened in area by bar.
Shelves in walk in cooler soiled.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises, through out kitchen and grounds.
Oct 11, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back area.
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. One operator signed and others will sign.
No soap provided at handwash sink in back area.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. No door.
Cabinets in back area not in good condition. Operator will be removing.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleaned in walk in cooler.
Ceiling soiled in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on line
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly inside bathroom.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises: old stove in back prep area. Old make top reach in cooler by back mop sink. Tools at bar.
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Oct 10, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 29 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority4 Intermediate22 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked potatoes.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live at plastic wrap on line. Operator removed.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found in 5- back storage area on window seal Five in back corner of walk in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as dump sink at bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back area.
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. One operator signed and others will sign.
No soap provided at handwash sink in back area.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. No door.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop in flour no handle.
Cabinets in back area not in good condition. Operator will be removing.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleaned in walk in cooler.
Ceiling soiled in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. Ten dead roaches at triple sink in storage area. Thirty dead roaches in cabinet above triple sink. One in ice bin that has no ice. One in beer cooler. Five at bar triple sink being used as storage. Five on floor under unused triple sink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor on line. Operator removed and stored correctly. Celery sticks in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on line.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on line. Operator removed.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Operator removed and stored correctly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: gasket soiled on make table.
Open dumpster lid.
Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on line
Stored food not covered: chicken wings in walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly inside bathroom.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises: old stove in back prep area. Old make top reach in cooler by back mop sink. Tools at bar.
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
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.