Okeechobee Fish Co LLC in Okeechobee

Last inspected:

7841 Highway 78 W, Okeechobee, FL 34974
Overview

Okeechobee Fish Co LLC, a fish processor in Okeechobee, had three inspections on record between May 2022 and April 2025, with a combined 2 violations and no stop-sale orders. The most recent FDA Contract Inspection on April 10, 2025 resulted in zero violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
2Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Okeechobee Fish Co LLC in Okeechobee: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— FDA Contract Inspection· Inspected

Inspector: INSPECTION SUMMARY - FDA Contract Inspection

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements

Inspector: BHISHAM OJHA, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

91 The food establishment did not register as a Food Facility with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prior to beginning of manufacturing/processing, packing or holding food for consumption in the United States. 5K-4.002(D) F.A.C., 21 CFR 1, Subpart H.
Specifically; Food establishment's FDA registration had been in cancelled status since January 2023. Owner re-registered at the time of inspection. x INSPECTION: GMP-117 Violation No. 117.20(a) Citation Description and Observation COS Citation Description: Equipment not properly stored, litter and waste not properly removed, weeds or grass not cut that may constitute an attractant, breeding place or harborage area for pests within the immediate vicinity of the plant buildings or structures. 21 CFR 117.20(a)(1) Observation: Specifically; accumulation of old building material and unwanted equipment behind the building which constitutes harborage conditions, in addition tree branches are touching the roof of the facility. o INSPECTION: SEAFOOD HACCP Violation No. Citation Description and Observation COS 123.11(b) Citation Description: Sanitation conditions and practices not monitored with sufficient frequency to assure conformance with current good manufacturing practice including: Safety of water. 21 CFR 123.11(b) Observation: Specifically; backflow preventer are not installed on several faucets in different locations on the outside and inside the facility. o 123.11(b) Citation Description: Sanitation conditions and practices not monitored with sufficient frequency to assure conformance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices including: Maintenance of hand washing, hand sanitizing, and toilet facilities. 21 CFR 123.11(b) Observation: Specifically; there was no soap and paper towels in the employees hand wash sink in the processing area, in addition the hand wash sink was blocked with boxes and utensils. COS soap and paper towels were provided and hand wash sink was made accessible. x Print Date: 8/29/2023 Page 1 of 3 123.11(b) Citation Description: Sanitation conditions and practices not monitored with sufficient frequency to assure conformance with current food manufacturing practices for some or all applicable 8 key areas. 21 CFR 123.11(b) Observation: Specifically; your Daily SSOP Inspection form does not include the monitoring of Exclusion of Pest; the Safety of Water; the Proper Labeling and the Storage of Chemicals. o 123.11(b) Citation Description: Sanitation control records do not accurately document the conditions or practices observed during the visit. 21 CFR 123.11(b) Observation: Specifically; observed missing hand soap and paper towels from the employees hand wash sink . Your Daily SSOP Inspection Form for Monday of the week ending 09-01-2023 indicated with a check mark that it was adequate. o 123.11(b) Citation Description: Sanitation conditions and practices not monitored with sufficient frequency to assure conformance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices including: Proper labeling, storage and use of toxic chemicals. 21 CFR 123.11(b) Observation: Specifically; Observed wax boxes used to package and ship food products are stored in the outdoor shed with toxic chemicals including gasoline and lubrication oils. COS the wax boxes were removed from the shed during the inspection. x
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements

Inspector: BRIAN SCHUETTLER, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . STEPHEN COURSEN, OWNER BRIAN SCHUETTLER, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

Risk-Based Violations

91 The food establishment did not register as a Food Facility with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prior to beginning of manufacturing /processing, packing or holding food for consumption in the United States. 5K-4.002(D) F.A.C., 21 CFR 1, Subpart H.
. o 117.37(a) Citation Description: Plumbing not adequately sized and designed or not adequately installed and maintained to avoid constituting a source of contamination to food, water supplies, equipment, or utensils or creating an unsanitary condition. 21 CFR 117.37(b)(3) Observation: Leak at drain on the three compartment sink in retail area o 117.37(a) Citation Description: Hand-washing facilities not adequate or convenient. 21 CFR 117.37(e) Observation: Handsink in retail area blocked and full of items COS- Items removed and sink made accessible x 117.4 Citation Description: Employees not trained in the principles of food hygiene and food safety. 21 CFR 117.4(b) Observation: No training in food safety and hygiene in place. o Print Date: 5/26/2022 Page 1 of 2 INSPECTION: SEAFOOD HACCP Violation Number Citation Description and Observation COS 123.11(b) Citation Description: Sanitation conditions and practices not monitored with sufficient frequency to assure conformance with current good manufacturing practice including: Safety of water. 21 CFR 123.11(b) Observation: Several Faucets where hose is connected are missing backflow devices - This is a repeat observation from inspection conducted on 07/16/20. o 123.11(c) Citation Description: Sanitation control records not maintained that document monitoring and/ or corrections of sanitation deficiencies for: Proper labeling, storage and use of toxic chemicals. 21 CFR 123.11(c) Observation: Your SOP Inspection Form does not list monitoring for proper labeling and storage, and use of chemicals. This is a repeat observation from inspection conducted on 07/16/20 o 123.11(c) Citation Description: Sanitation control records not maintained that document monitoring and/ or corrections of sanitation deficiencies for: Exclusion of pests. 21 CFR 123.11(c) Observation: Your SOP Inspection Form does not list monitoring for exclusion of pests. This is a repeat observation from inspection conducted on 07/16/20 o 123.11(c) Citation Description: Sanitation control records not maintained that document monitoring and/ or corrections of sanitation deficiencies for: Safety of water.21 CFR 123.11(c) Observation: Your SOP Inspection Form does not list monitoring for safety of water. This is a repeat observation from inspection conducted on 07/16/20 o

Okeechobee Fish Co LLC in Okeechobee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Okeechobee Fish Co LLC in Okeechobee last inspected?
Okeechobee Fish Co LLC in Okeechobee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 10, 2025. Inspection type: FDA Contract Inspection.
How many inspections has Okeechobee Fish Co LLC in Okeechobee had?
Okeechobee Fish Co LLC in Okeechobee has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Okeechobee Fish Co LLC in Okeechobee find?
Okeechobee Fish Co LLC in Okeechobee was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 10, 2025 (FDA Contract Inspection).
Has Okeechobee Fish Co LLC in Okeechobee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Okeechobee Fish Co LLC in Okeechobee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

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