Racetrac in Okeechobee

Last inspected:

3010 State Road 60, Okeechobee, FL 34972

Part of: RaceTrac Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Racetrac #2609 in Okeechobee has been cited for pest control failures in two consecutive focused inspections. A June 2025 focused inspection documented multiple flies throughout the establishment and marked the violation as a repeat finding. A June 2024 focused inspection also cited multiple flies present inside the store. An earlier May 2023 inspection identified deficiencies in employee health procedures: the person in charge was unable to answer questions on employee health protocols, and the establishment lacked written guidelines for cleanup of vomit or diarrhea. The facility has 3 inspections on record since May 2023 with 5 total violations, all marked as Priority Foundation (systemic management issues). Pest control remains an unresolved concern across two recent inspections.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Racetrac 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
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Request # 5133452 The issues described were address with the person in charge.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) PfRepeat
Retail - observed multiple flies throughout the inside of establishment.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· 2 violations· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Request # 5115124 The Issues Described were address with the person in charge. Consultation visit with food establishment management.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Retail - multiple flies throughout the establishment.
6-501.11 Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. 6-501.112
Retail - multiple dead flies on top of plastic sneeze guards. Cos - sneeze guard areas were cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: STEPHEN COLLINS

Comments: Visit conducted due to Request #5096105. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge is unable to answer questions on employee health. Employee Health Guide and Reporting Agreement provided during visit. o
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
No written guidelines for cleanup of vomit or diarrhea provided during visit. Guidelines to create document provided. o

Racetrac in Okeechobee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Racetrac in Okeechobee last inspected?
Racetrac #2609 in Okeechobee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 10, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Racetrac in Okeechobee had?
Racetrac #2609 in Okeechobee has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Racetrac in Okeechobee find?
Racetrac #2609 in Okeechobee was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 10, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Racetrac in Okeechobee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Racetrac #2609 in Okeechobee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Racetrac in Okeechobee?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Racetrac #2609 in Okeechobee are: 6-501.11: Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.
Does Racetrac in Okeechobee have any repeat violations?
Yes, Racetrac #2609 in Okeechobee has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 6-501.11: Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf.

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