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422 NORTHEAST PARK ST, Okeechobee FL 34972

Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats15
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5700506
Grade history
OCT 23
APR 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2016010113Feb 16, 2016Mar 15, 2016$160

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Christy C. Employment since 7/18/25.
Intermediate/53A-04-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.B M.J. Hired September and November.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator only has the temporary license from initial licensing inspection in July 2025.
Basic/50-09-4
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at triple sink.
Basic/29-11-4
The state's own report →
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Operator obtained and posted.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Operator obtained and signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on line.
Basic/14-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Operator obtained sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
High priority/50-17-3
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ C.Cox
Intermediate/53A-04-6
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back area.
Basic/35B-01-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength in triple sink tested at 0ppm. Operator remade and it was tested at 150 ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit May 20, 2024 · Time Extended
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. The mop sink has a hole in so that it is being made non working.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit May 20, 2024 · Operator has maintenance coming to replace on 5/24. Time Extended
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit May 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 11, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Bathroom facility in disrepair. The male restroom locks by itself.
Basic/32-05-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on line.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · Time Extended
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. The mop sink has a hole in so that it is being made non working.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 8, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. turkey (54F - Cold Holding); ham (54F - Cold Holding), chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Operator removed items from service.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. turkey (54F - Cold Holding); ham (54F - Cold Holding), chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Operator removed items from service. will call refrigerator repair
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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 form
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Bathroom facility in disrepair. The male restroom locks by itself.
Basic/32-05-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach by walk in freezer One by triple sink.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Ice buildup in walk in cooler. Operator will call refrigerator repair.
Basic/14-69-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on line.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. The mop sink has a hole in so that it is being made non working.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Jan 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed : behind soda dispenser.
Basic/36-01-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on line.
Basic/14-33-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Dec 1, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2023 · Time Extended
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed : behind soda dispenser.
Basic/36-01-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2023 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall, by back door.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2023 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on line.
Basic/14-33-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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. W.Barney
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Bathroom facility for males is out of order.
Basic/32-05-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources: u dear sink catch drain, single serving items were stored.o
Basic/24-15-4/Warning
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed : behind soda dispenser.
Basic/36-01-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall, by back door.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on line.
Basic/14-33-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust,at prep station and at wall in back.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in dry storage.
Basic/14-06-4/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.