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TAQUERIA CITLALI

3651 US HWY 441 SE STE 1, Okeechobee FL 34974

Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5700622
Grade history
OCT 24
APR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two on beer pallets Three between reach in coolers. Five at air conditioning unit in storage. Operator removed, and sanitized areas.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2023048554Aug 23, 2023Sep 18, 2023$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Ice stored in cooler not elevated off of the floor. Operator elevated.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Operator placed at location.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in reach in cooler.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Operator will secure.
Basic/32-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dead roaches on premises. Three dead under dear triple sink Two behind ice machine. One at soda cooler. One behind soda syrup dispenser. Operator swept up, cleaned and sanitized.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bulk sausage left out to thaw, all parts still below 41 F. Operator placed in bottom on refrigerator to thaw.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 23, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at air fryers.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 23, 2023 · Operator will purchase some degreaser and clean wall area. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Aug 23, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two on beer pallets Three between reach in coolers. Five at air conditioning unit in storage. Operator removed, and sanitized areas.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrected On-Site/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. Operator and employee signed form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Wings pre- portioned and frozen with no date. Operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Operator found and placed in appropriate location.
Basic/05-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at air fryers.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from bulk not labeled. Operator labeled sugar.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/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.