SPECKLED PERCH STEAKHOUSE & LOUNGE INC
105 US HWY 98 N, Okeechobee FL 34972 · 863-763-9983
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three small flying insect in kitchen, not landing on food. Operator whisked out small flying insects.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 20, 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 — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitation wipes over single serve items at waiting station. Waitresses removed and stored correctly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing: drinking straws and operator dumped waste water from cup. Operator was educated.
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. Alex C.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator used Dixie type cup to scoop shredded cheese. Operator was educated.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at line.
Standing water in bottom of black Stand up reach in reach-in-cooler on line
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled : sugar container in walk in cooler. Operator will wash and sanitize.
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. Alex C
Prep table with rust.
Stored food not covered: vegetable plates in walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at prep table nearest ice machine.
Jun 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Operator repaired and machine was tested at 100 ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine. Operator called and ordered.
Prep table with rust.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched: soup spoons at French Onion soup. Operator removed from service and washed, sanitized.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 form, and they will print out.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in hallway by bathrooms. Operator removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: behind flat top.
Jul 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Jun 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm - chlorine. Operator will call for service and set up sanitation side of triple sink.
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 paid licensing fee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: small cutting boards by dishwasher area.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Wrapped silverware in dining area not presented handle first.
Stored food not covered. Prepared relish trays for guests in walk in cooler not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from bulk in walk-in cooler not labeled.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three small flying insect in kitchen, not landing on food. Operator whisked out small flying insects.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, cutting boards.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator obtained cover and straw.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Floor area under fan in walk in cooler with water.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, behind line and at bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator left out frozen French onion soup to thaw. Operator removed.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises, at back area by bar.
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.