How many health inspections has OKEECHOBEE LIVESTOCK MARKET INC had?

OKEECHOBEE LIVESTOCK MARKET INC has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has OKEECHOBEE LIVESTOCK MARKET INC ever been shut down?

No, OKEECHOBEE LIVESTOCK MARKET INC has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at OKEECHOBEE LIVESTOCK MARKET INC?

The most frequently cited violations at OKEECHOBEE LIVESTOCK MARKET INC are: Employee health policy, Toilet facilities, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

OKEECHOBEE LIVESTOCK MARKET INC

1055 US HWY 98 N, Okeechobee, FL 34974

Okeechobee County · Permanent Food Service · License: SEA5700523

OKEECHOBEE LIVESTOCK MARKET INC in Okeechobee, FL has 22 inspections on record with 81 total violations (3.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

81Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 22, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Apr 22, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Dec 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

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

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 31, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V23 Chemical properly stored

Nov 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Oct 11, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jul 26, 2021 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 25, 2021 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Oct 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 24, 2020 — Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jun 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 11, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Mar 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V09 No contamination

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 3, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

How Does This Facility Compare?

OKEECHOBEE LIVESTOCK MARKET INC has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Okeechobee County average of 0.13 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.60.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has OKEECHOBEE LIVESTOCK MARKET INC had?: OKEECHOBEE LIVESTOCK MARKET INC has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has OKEECHOBEE LIVESTOCK MARKET INC ever been shut down?: No, OKEECHOBEE LIVESTOCK MARKET INC has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at OKEECHOBEE LIVESTOCK MARKET INC?: The most frequently cited violations at OKEECHOBEE LIVESTOCK MARKET INC are: Employee health policy, Toilet facilities, Proper hand/arm washing.

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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.

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