Ding a Ling Deli in Okeechobee
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2107 Se Hwy 441, Okeechobee, FL 34974Ding A Ling Deli in Okeechobee has been cited for 52 violations across 13 inspections dating from 2023 to February 2026, averaging 4.0 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations have been a recurring pattern, appearing in 9 of the 13 inspections on record. Proper hand and arm washing violations were cited in at least 5 inspections, and food contact surface violations appeared in at least 6 inspections, indicating systemic issues with handwashing compliance and sanitation practices. Employee health policy violations were documented in at least 3 inspections. A Warning was issued on May 15, 2025 after three high-priority violations were found, including management awareness, employee health reporting, and proper hand washing. The facility subsequently complied and passed a callback inspection on May 20, 2025. The most recent inspection on February 4, 2026 found 6 violations including recurring high-priority handwashing and food contact surface issues, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ding a Ling Deli in Okeechobee: Comparison to Okeechobee County Averages
Ding a Ling Deli in Okeechobee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Ding a Ling Deli in Okeechobee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ding a Ling Deli in Okeechobee last inspected?
- Ding a Ling Deli in Okeechobee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Ding a Ling Deli in Okeechobee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ding a Ling Deli in Okeechobee are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Ding a Ling Deli in Okeechobee had?
- Ding a Ling Deli in Okeechobee has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ding a Ling Deli in Okeechobee find?
- Ding a Ling Deli in Okeechobee was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ding a Ling Deli in Okeechobee ever been shut down?
- No, Ding a Ling Deli in Okeechobee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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