Lightsey's Fish Company and Restaurant INC in Okeechobee
Last inspected:
1506 S Parrott Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34974Lightsey's Fish Company and Restaurant in Okeechobee has been inspected 23 times since 2016, accumulating 178 violations — an average of 7.7 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations for hand washing, food contact surfaces, management awareness, and proper cooking temperatures have appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections, indicating persistent systemic issues with food handling and management oversight. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on September 10, 2025 found 15 violations including a high-priority citation for proper hand and arm washing and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lightsey's Fish Company and Restaurant INC in Okeechobee: Comparison to Okeechobee County Averages
Lightsey's Fish Company and Restaurant INC in Okeechobee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Lightsey's Fish Company and Restaurant INC in Okeechobee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lightsey's Fish Company and Restaurant INC in Okeechobee last inspected?
- Lightsey's Fish Company and Restaurant INC in Okeechobee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 10, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lightsey's Fish Company and Restaurant INC in Okeechobee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lightsey's Fish Company and Restaurant INC in Okeechobee are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Lightsey's Fish Company and Restaurant INC in Okeechobee had?
- Lightsey's Fish Company and Restaurant INC in Okeechobee has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lightsey's Fish Company and Restaurant INC in Okeechobee find?
- Lightsey's Fish Company and Restaurant INC in Okeechobee was most recently inspected on September 10, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lightsey's Fish Company and Restaurant INC in Okeechobee ever been shut down?
- No, Lightsey's Fish Company and Restaurant INC in Okeechobee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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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