Lykes Kitchen in Okeechobee
Last inspected:
106 Sw Cr 721, Okeechobee, FL 349748613Lykes Kitchen in Okeechobee has been inspected 21 times since 2016, accumulating 84 violations—an average of 4.0 per inspection, slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least four inspections between January 2024 and September 2025, including failures in handwashing procedures and sick worker protocols. Chemical storage and proper procedures were also recurring issues. A disciplinary action in the record resulted in $200 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 11, 2026 identified six basic violations related to consumer advisories and chemical storage, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lykes Kitchen in Okeechobee: Comparison to Highlands County Averages
Lykes Kitchen in Okeechobee: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024070610 | $200.00 | Oct 23, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Lykes Kitchen in Okeechobee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Lykes Kitchen in Okeechobee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lykes Kitchen in Okeechobee last inspected?
- Lykes Kitchen in Okeechobee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lykes Kitchen in Okeechobee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lykes Kitchen in Okeechobee are: Proper ventilation, Employee health policy, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Lykes Kitchen in Okeechobee had?
- Lykes Kitchen in Okeechobee has had 21 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 Lykes Kitchen in Okeechobee find?
- Lykes Kitchen in Okeechobee was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lykes Kitchen in Okeechobee ever been shut down?
- No, Lykes Kitchen in Okeechobee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Lykes Kitchen in Okeechobee faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Lykes Kitchen in Okeechobee has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Lykes Kitchen in Okeechobee been fined?
- Lykes Kitchen in Okeechobee has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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