VUELVE A LA VIDA
1314 HWY 70 E, Okeechobee FL 34972 · 863-357-0202
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 3 visits since May 2024
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MAR 25
MAY 26
— STEADY
3 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: License renewal was 12/1/25. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: License renewal was 12/1/25. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. This is a non-operational inspection due to the establishment being in an extended period of not operating. Establishment must be in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations prior to reopening. Contact the Division of Hotels and Restaurants at DHR.DISTRICT7@myfloridalicense.com with any questions concerning reopening. No food on site at time of inspection. Unit has not been used in 6 years.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator obtained.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Mar 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. This is a non-operational inspection due to the establishment being in an extended period of not operating. Establishment must be in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations prior to reopening. Contact the Division of Hotels and Restaurants at DHR.DISTRICT7@myfloridalicense.com with any questions concerning reopening. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/24. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so.
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 certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ This is a non-operational inspection due to the establishment being in an extended period of not operating. Establishment must be in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations prior to reopening. Contact the Division of Hotels and Restaurants at DHR.DISTRICT7@myfloridalicense.com with any questions concerning reopening. No food on site at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 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. This is a non-operational inspection due to the establishment being in an extended period of not operating. Establishment must be in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations prior to reopening. Contact the Division of Hotels and Restaurants at DHR.DISTRICT7@myfloridalicense.com with any questions concerning reopening.
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
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine. Operator obtained.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator obtained sign.
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.