When was Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee last inspected?

Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 25, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

What are the most common violations at Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee?

The most frequently cited violations at Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Food in good condition.

How many health inspections has Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee had?

Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee has had 3 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee find?

Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee was most recently inspected on September 25, 2025 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Has Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee ever been shut down?

No, Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.

What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.

Has Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee had any fire safety violations?

Yes, Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee

Last inspected: September 25, 2025

1600 S Parrott Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34974

Okeechobee County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Coot's BBQ INC
DBPR License: SEA5700760

Overview

Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee has been inspected 3 times since March 2025, accumulating 27 violations across those inspections—more than five times the statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. The most recent inspection on September 25, 2025 was a complaint-driven full inspection that documented six high-priority violations including employee health policy failures, improper cooking temperatures, and food contact surface contamination. A previous inspection on August 21, 2025 cited food contact surface violations and consumer advisory failures repeatedly. A fire safety violation was documented on August 21 when a portable fire extinguisher at the triple sink was found with its gauge in the red zone. The facility has not been emergency-closed.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

3Inspections

9Violations

0Closures

1Fire

Last inspected DBPR: September 25, 2025

Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee: Comparison to Okeechobee County Averages

This Facility 3 violations / inspection 3 violations per inspection

Okeechobee County Avg 5.52 violations / inspection 5.52 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Okeechobee County Avg 0.2 closures / facility 0.2 county average

Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

2025 — 1 fire violation

Aug 21, 2025 — Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only at triple sink.

Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (3)

2025 — 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority

Sep 25, 2025 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Mar 14, 2025 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee last inspected?: Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 25, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee?: The most frequently cited violations at Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Food in good condition.
How many health inspections has Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee had?: Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee has had 3 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee find?: Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee was most recently inspected on September 25, 2025 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee ever been shut down?: No, Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?: Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?: Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?: Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee had any fire safety violations?: Yes, Coot's BBQ in Okeechobee has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.