La Cabana Taqueria in Okeechobee
Last inspected:
1100 S Parrott Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34974La Cabana Taqueria in Okeechobee has been inspected 25 times on record, documenting 168 violations—an average of 6.7 per inspection, nearly 30 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent across the facility's inspection history, particularly improper hand and arm washing, which was cited in at least 5 separate inspections, and food contact surface violations, appearing in 8 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A complaint-based inspection on September 16, 2025 found 24 violations including two high-priority violations for employee health policy and proper cooking temperatures. The most recent routine inspection on December 22, 2025 identified 9 violations, including one high-priority food contact surface violation, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Cabana Taqueria in Okeechobee: Comparison to Okeechobee County Averages
La Cabana Taqueria in Okeechobee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 5 inspections27 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections32 violations · 15 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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La Cabana Taqueria in Okeechobee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Cabana Taqueria in Okeechobee last inspected?
- La Cabana Taqueria in Okeechobee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 22, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Cabana Taqueria in Okeechobee?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Cabana Taqueria in Okeechobee are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has La Cabana Taqueria in Okeechobee had?
- La Cabana Taqueria in Okeechobee has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Cabana Taqueria in Okeechobee find?
- La Cabana Taqueria in Okeechobee was most recently inspected on December 22, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Cabana Taqueria in Okeechobee ever been shut down?
- No, La Cabana Taqueria in Okeechobee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V38 (Waste properly disposed) mean?
- Violation 38 (Waste properly disposed) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/38.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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