Pogey's Family Rest in Okeechobee
Last inspected:
1759 S Hwy 441, Okeechobee, FL 349746164Pogey's Family Rest in Okeechobee has been inspected 22 times since 2016, accumulating 113 violations—an average of 5.1 violations per inspection, consistent with Florida's statewide rate. The facility has no emergency closure history. High-priority violations have been documented across multiple inspections, including food contact surface sanitation (cited in at least 8 inspections), water supply issues (4 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (3 inspections), and employee health policy violations (1 inspection in September 2023). Chemical storage and shell stock handling violations also appear in the record. The most recent inspection on March 5, 2026 identified 12 violations—four of them high-priority food contact surface and water supply issues—and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pogey's Family Rest in Okeechobee: Comparison to Okeechobee County Averages
Pogey's Family Rest in Okeechobee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Pogey's Family Rest in Okeechobee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pogey's Family Rest in Okeechobee last inspected?
- Pogey's Family Rest in Okeechobee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pogey's Family Rest in Okeechobee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pogey's Family Rest in Okeechobee are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Pogey's Family Rest in Okeechobee had?
- Pogey's Family Rest in Okeechobee has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pogey's Family Rest in Okeechobee find?
- Pogey's Family Rest in Okeechobee was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pogey's Family Rest in Okeechobee ever been shut down?
- No, Pogey's Family Rest in Okeechobee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V28 (Water supply) mean?
- Violation 28 (Water supply) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/28.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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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).
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