Mom's Kitchen in Okeechobee
Last inspected:
909 S Hwy 441, Okeechobee, FL 34974Mom's Kitchen in Okeechobee has accumulated 312 violations across 42 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.4 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for roach and rodent activity. Food contact surfaces and proper ventilation have been repeatedly cited violations, with the restaurant facing 5 disciplinary actions totaling $2,000 in fines. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of warnings followed by callback compliance, with an emergency order recommended in December 2024.
Most recent closure: December 10, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mom's Kitchen in Okeechobee: Comparison to Okeechobee County Averages
This Facility
7.3
violations / inspection
7.3 violations per inspection
Okeechobee County Avg
5.52
violations / inspection
5.52 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Okeechobee County Avg
0.2
closures / facility
0.2 county average
Mom's Kitchen in Okeechobee: Emergency Closure History (2)
Mom's Kitchen in Okeechobee: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $2,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024067265 | $200.00 | Sep 24, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2024070616 | $400.00 | Dec 10, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2020049585 | $400.00 | Sep 14, 2020 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2019005943 | $800.00 | Feb 4, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2017048568 | $200.00 | Aug 23, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Mom's Kitchen in Okeechobee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (43)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 8 inspections38 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections59 violations · 37 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 11 inspections54 violations · 33 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (15 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Mom's Kitchen in Okeechobee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mom's Kitchen in Okeechobee last inspected?
- Mom's Kitchen in Okeechobee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Mom's Kitchen in Okeechobee last shut down?
- Mom's Kitchen in Okeechobee was last shut down on December 10, 2024 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Mom's Kitchen in Okeechobee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mom's Kitchen in Okeechobee are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Mom's Kitchen in Okeechobee had?
- Mom's Kitchen in Okeechobee has had 43 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mom's Kitchen in Okeechobee find?
- Mom's Kitchen in Okeechobee was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mom's Kitchen in Okeechobee ever been shut down?
- Yes, Mom's Kitchen in Okeechobee has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V09 (No contamination) mean?
- Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.
- 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 Mom's Kitchen in Okeechobee faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Mom's Kitchen in Okeechobee has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Mom's Kitchen in Okeechobee been fined?
- Mom's Kitchen in Okeechobee has been fined a total of $2,000.00 across 5 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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