How many health inspections has OKEE POKÈ had?

OKEE POKÈ has had 12 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has OKEE POKÈ ever been shut down?

No, OKEE POKÈ has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at OKEE POKÈ?

The most frequently cited violations at OKEE POKÈ are: Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation, Food in good condition.

What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?

SEWAGE EXPOSURE: Improper sewage disposal creates risk of fecal contamination throughout the facility. Raw sewage contains billions of pathogens per liter including Norovirus, Hepatitis A, pathogenic E. coli, Campylobacter, and parasites. Sewage backup in food areas requires immediate closure and extensive decontamination. Groundwater contamination affects entire communities. All sewage and waste water must be disposed through approved sanitary sewer or private system. No direct connections between sewage lines and water supply. Grease traps must be maintained and cleaned regularly. Floor drains must function properly. Report sewage backups immediately and cease food operations until resolved.

OKEE POKÈ

122 SE PARK ST, Okeechobee, FL 34972

Okeechobee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: OKEE POKÈ LLC · License: SEA5700751

OKEE POKÈ in Okeechobee, FL has 12 inspections on record with 47 total violations (3.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

12Inspections

47Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 27, 2025

Inspection History (12)

Mar 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Dec 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Apr 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 7, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Mar 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 31, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jun 20, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 29, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

OKEE POKÈ has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Okeechobee County average of 0.13 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.60.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has OKEE POKÈ had?: OKEE POKÈ has had 12 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has OKEE POKÈ ever been shut down?: No, OKEE POKÈ has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at OKEE POKÈ?: The most frequently cited violations at OKEE POKÈ are: Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation, Food in good condition.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: March 27, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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