Okeechobee — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Okeechobee, Florida has 159 food establishments with 1,794 inspections on record. 2 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 86.5%, above the state average of 86%. 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 May 2026.

159Facilities
1,792Total Inspections
2Closures 2026
86.5%Pass Rate
5.4Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Joeys Pizzeria of Okeechobee 46 426 3
Shenanigan's 36 474 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 86% Pass Rate 86%
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 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Okeechobee Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Silver Palms Resort Estates LLC 3 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
McDonald's 3 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Duck Pub 4 Call Back - Complied
Duck Pub 8 (1 high) Warning Issued
Subway 6 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Arbys 5541 3 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Wendy's 4201 0 Call Back - Complied

Okeechobee Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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)

DateBusinessFineCase
Mar 2, 2026 Joeys Pizzeria of Okeechobee $400 7--2025078227
Mar 25, 2026 Pizza Heaven $400 7--2025084358
Jun 5, 2025 Jersey Mike's Subs $160 7--2025037678

Okeechobee Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

19Fire Violations
12Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

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

DateFacilityProductReason
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…
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…
Afsan-thiham-enterprise-INC-394807 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Afsan-thiham-enterprise-INC-394807 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Afsan-thiham-enterprise-INC-394807 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Afsan-thiham-enterprise-INC-394807 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Afsan-thiham-enterprise-INC-394807 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Afsan-thiham-enterprise-INC-394807 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Afsan-thiham-enterprise-INC-394807 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Afsan-thiham-enterprise-INC-394807 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements

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Okeechobee FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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
3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food 10

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Okeechobee Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Dollar General 2 57 2,871
RaceTrac 2 29 460
CVS 1 9 882
Dollar Tree 1 9 1,084
Starbucks 1 77 1,170
7 Brew 1 0 28
Wawa 1 14 430

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Okeechobee: Notable Restaurants

Joeys Pizzeria of Okeechobee

Okeechobee · Most Closures

46 inspections 426 violations 3 closures

Shenanigan's

Okeechobee · Most Closures

36 inspections 474 violations 2 closures

Mom's Kitchen

Okeechobee · Most Closures

43 inspections 315 violations 2 closures

Fourteen Foods LLC

Okeechobee · Most Inspected

55 inspections 391 violations 1 closures

McDonald's

Okeechobee · Recently Inspected

24 inspections 131 violations

Silver Palms Resort Estates LLC

Okeechobee · Recently Inspected

16 inspections 70 violations

Okeechobee: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Dunkin 4 289 1
Subway 3 416 2
Wendys 2 179 0
McDonalds 2 248 0
Kfc 2 248 0
Beef O Bradys 1 272 0
Dominos 1 61 0
Holiday Inn 1 80 0
Pizza Hut 1 155 0
Arbys 1 93 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 86%.
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 0.5 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.4 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Okeechobee?
Food establishments in Okeechobee have an average of 11.3 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 Restaurants & Food Establishments (159)

Crazy Capra Farms FDACS Retail

20641 NW 254th ST, Okeechobee

FDACS Retail Food · Limited Poultry and Egg

Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 118 FDACS Retail

3547 US-441 S, Okeechobee

FDACS Retail Food · Seafood Market Retail

Okeechobee Fish Co LLC FDACS Retail

7841 Highway 78 W, Okeechobee

FDACS Retail Food · Fish (Whole, Gut, Fillet)

A2z Liquors FDACS Retail

3405 US Highway 441 S, Okeechobee

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

L Cross Food FDACS Retail

27531 E STATE ROAD 78, Okeechobee

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet w/significant FS or Packaged Ice

Vw Family Dollar 2025 FDACS Retail

930 NE Park ST, Okeechobee

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Vw Florida Convenience 482 FDACS Retail

8605 US 441 SE, Okeechobee

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

American Rental Properties of Okeechobee FDACS Retail

3240 US Highway 441 S, Okeechobee

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Vw Giant Super Market FDACS Retail

1774 State Road 70 W, Okeechobee

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Metro Food Mart #3 FDACS Retail

3621 SE 34th Ave, Okeechobee

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Vw Murphy Oil 5741 FDACS Retail

2109 S Parrott Ave, Okeechobee

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

El Primo Supermarket FDACS Retail

625 NE Park ST, Okeechobee

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Baylins Bakery FDACS Retail

121 SW Park St, Okeechobee

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery w/FS

Southern Salt & Coffee Co II FDACS Retail

111 NE 2nd ST, Okeechobee

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Brown Cow Sweetery FDACS Retail

1745 SW 6th ST, Okeechobee

FDACS Retail Food · Other Non Perishable Processor

7 Brew FDACS Retail

100 SE 8th Ave, Okeechobee

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Vw 187559 American Drilling Services INC FDACS Retail

405 SW 2nd ST, Okeechobee

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Okeechobee City Marathon INC FDACS Retail

118 S Parrott Ave 118 S Parrott ave, Okeechobee

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Afsan & Thiham Enterprise INC. FDACS Retail

3055 State Road 60, Okeechobee

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice