Santa Fe in Okeechobee
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207 Sw 5 Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34974Santa Fe #2 in Okeechobee has a significant compliance pattern centered on handwashing and food contact surface sanitation. Across 19 inspections from August 2022 to November 2025, the facility accumulated 83 violations, averaging 4.4 per inspection—below the Florida statewide average of 5.2—but handwashing procedure violations appeared in at least 8 of the most recent 8 inspections, representing a persistent operational issue. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included handwashing procedures, proper cooking temperatures, food contact surface cleanliness, employee health reporting, and management awareness. The most recent inspection on November 14, 2025 documented six violations related to handwashing procedures and cooking temperatures and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Santa Fe in Okeechobee: Comparison to Okeechobee County Averages
Santa Fe in Okeechobee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Santa Fe in Okeechobee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Santa Fe in Okeechobee last inspected?
- Santa Fe #2 in Okeechobee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 14, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Santa Fe in Okeechobee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Santa Fe #2 in Okeechobee are: Food contact surfaces, Food in good condition, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Santa Fe in Okeechobee had?
- Santa Fe #2 in Okeechobee has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Santa Fe in Okeechobee find?
- Santa Fe #2 in Okeechobee was most recently inspected on November 14, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Santa Fe in Okeechobee ever been shut down?
- No, Santa Fe #2 in Okeechobee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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