How many restaurants are in Okeechobee?

Okeechobee, Florida has 159 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Okeechobee?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Okeechobee is 86.5%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Okeechobee this year?

2 food establishments in Okeechobee have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Okeechobee?

The most frequently cited violations in Okeechobee are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Okeechobee?

Dunkin has the most locations in Okeechobee with 4 establishments.

How does Okeechobee compare to the Florida state average?

Okeechobee has a pass rate of 86.5%, which is 0.6 percentage points above the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 5.4 compared to the state average of 4.66.

How often are restaurants inspected in Okeechobee?

Food establishments in Okeechobee have an average of 11.4 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Okeechobee been assessed?

Food establishments in Okeechobee have been assessed $17,580 in fines across 52 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $338 and the largest single fine was $800.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Okeechobee restaurants?

19 fire safety violations have been documented across 12 food establishments in Okeechobee. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Okeechobee inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Okeechobee, Florida has 71 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 162 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Okeechobee?

FDACS has issued 231 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Okeechobee, including 12 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Okeechobee — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Okeechobee Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Okeechobee, Florida has 159 food establishments with 1,819 inspections on record. 2 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 86.5%, above the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 5.4 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Joeys Pizzeria of Okeechobee in Okeechobee on March 2, 2026.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated June 2026.

159Facilities

1,819Total Inspections

2Closures 2026

86.5%Pass Rate

5.4Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Joeys Pizzeria of Okeechobee	46	426	3
Shenanigan's	37	480	2
Mom's Kitchen	43	315	2
Brahma Bull Bar and Grill LLC	30	303	2
Subway	35	196	2

Okeechobee Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Okeechobee 86.5% Pass Rate 86.5%

Florida Average 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%

Okeechobee 5.4 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.4

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Okeechobee 1.26 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.26

Florida Average 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Okeechobee Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Jun 11	Lunkers Sports Grille	5	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 11	Dunkin'	0	Call Back - Complied
Jun 9	Dunkin'	3 (3 high)	Warning Issued
Jun 2	Kfc	1 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 29	Quail Creek Sporting Ranch	0	Call Back - Complied
May 28	Taco Bell #126	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 28	Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar	3 (3 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Okeechobee Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	15,807
36	Proper ventilation	14,692
53	Outer openings protected	8,874
31	Clean multi-use utensils	8,406
08	Proper hand/arm washing	7,911

Okeechobee Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

52Actions on Record

$17,580Total Fines

$338Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

27Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Mar 2, 2026	Joeys Pizzeria of Okeechobee	$400	7--2025078227
Mar 25, 2026	Pizza Heaven	$400	7--2025084358

Okeechobee Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

19Fire Violations

12Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	11
Exit blocked or locked	6
Propane tank stored inside building	1
Other fire safety violation	1

Okeechobee Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Okeechobee has 71 FDACS-regulated facilities with 162 inspections on record and 231 stop-sale orders issued.

71Retail Facilities

162FDACS Inspections

231Stop-Sale Orders

12Orders in 2026

Okeechobee FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Feb 9, 2026	Afsan-thiham-enterprise-INC-394807	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Feb 9, 2026	Afsan-thiham-enterprise-INC-394807	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Feb 9, 2026	Afsan-thiham-enterprise-INC-394807	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Feb 9, 2026	Afsan-thiham-enterprise-INC-394807	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Feb 9, 2026	Afsan-thiham-enterprise-INC-394807	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Feb 9, 2026	Afsan-thiham-enterprise-INC-394807	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Feb 9, 2026	Afsan-thiham-enterprise-INC-394807	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Feb 9, 2026	Afsan-thiham-enterprise-INC-394807	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Feb 9, 2026	Afsan-thiham-enterprise-INC-394807	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Feb 9, 2026	Afsan-thiham-enterprise-INC-394807	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

Okeechobee FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	24
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	17
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	14
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	14
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	10

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Okeechobee Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	2	57	2,871
RaceTrac	2	29	460
7 Brew	1	0	28
Wawa	1	14	430
CVS	1	9	882
Dollar Tree	1	9	1,084
Starbucks	1	77	1,170

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Okeechobee: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Dunkin	4	292	1
Subway	3	416	2
Kfc	2	249	0
Wendys	2	179	0
McDonalds	2	248	0
Applebees	1	108	0
Burger King	1	107	0
Golden Corral	1	221	1
Best Western	1	78	0
Jersey Mikes	1	74	0

Okeechobee Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Okeechobee?: Okeechobee, Florida has 159 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Okeechobee?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Okeechobee is 86.5%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Okeechobee this year?: 2 food establishments in Okeechobee have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Okeechobee?: The most frequently cited violations in Okeechobee are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Okeechobee?: Dunkin has the most locations in Okeechobee with 4 establishments.
How does Okeechobee compare to the Florida state average?: Okeechobee has a pass rate of 86.5%, which is 0.6 percentage points above the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 5.4 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in Okeechobee?: Food establishments in Okeechobee have an average of 11.4 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Okeechobee been assessed?: Food establishments in Okeechobee have been assessed $17,580 in fines across 52 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $338 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Okeechobee restaurants?: 19 fire safety violations have been documented across 12 food establishments in Okeechobee. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Okeechobee inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Okeechobee, Florida has 71 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 162 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Okeechobee?: FDACS has issued 231 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Okeechobee, including 12 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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Okeechobee Restaurants & Food Establishments (159)

Joeys Pizzeria of Okeechobee 3 closures

107 SW PARK ST, Okeechobee

46 inspections · 426 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Shenanigan's 2 closures

2237 HWY 98 N, Okeechobee

37 inspections · 480 violations · Last: May 2026

Mom's Kitchen 2 closures

909 S HWY 441, Okeechobee

43 inspections · 315 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Brahma Bull Bar and Grill LLC 2 closures

2405 HWY 441 SE, Okeechobee

30 inspections · 303 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Subway 2 closures

2101 S PARROTT AVE, Okeechobee

35 inspections · 196 violations · Last: Jul 2025

Fourteen Foods LLC 1 closure

1212 S PARROTT AVE, Okeechobee

55 inspections · 391 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Duck Pub 1 closure

1037 LAKEPORT PLAZA, Okeechobee

31 inspections · 223 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Golden Corral of Okeechobee 1 closure

700 S PARROTT AVE, Okeechobee

30 inspections · 221 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Pizza Heaven 1 closure

208 S HWY 441, Okeechobee

23 inspections · 147 violations · Last: May 2026

Nutmeg's 1 closure

515 SW PARK ST, Okeechobee

26 inspections · 142 violations · Last: May 2026

Ok Corral Gun Club 1 closure

9449 NE 48 ST, Okeechobee

23 inspections · 139 violations · Last: May 2026

Dunkin/baskin 1 closure

FT DRUM SERVICE PLAZA, Okeechobee

15 inspections · 73 violations · Last: Jul 2025

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