Best Western Lake Okeechobee
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
90
Score
Best Western Lake Okeechobee appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Okeechobee restaurants, the typical score is 81; Best Western Lake Okeechobee is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ M. Hayes Prometric 10/14/20, who is the only Certified Food Manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: Operator states they haven't had time to take. Inspector provided form DBPR Form HR 5030-080 via email .**Time Extended** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Operator has not completed. Operator states they will complete. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ M. Hayes Prometric 10/14/20, who is the only Certified Food Manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: Operator states they haven't had time to take. Inspector provided form DBPR Form HR 5030-080 via email .**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ M. Hayes Prometric 10/14/20, who is the only Certified Food Manager. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towels stored in handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in storage cabinet. Operator removed and sanitized . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
78
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside: food bowl with food and water bowl with water sitting outside by entrance.
35A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered: open bag of oats and honey not closed or otherwise sealed shut in kitchen. Operator sealed bag. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: at buffet line alongside windows, peanut butter cups, paper, Nutella containers.
36-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
78
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/23. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Jug stored in handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. D.L no form. Operator has form and will have employee sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance : over danish self service area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. pizza, salsa, and drink stored together with food served to public in reach in cooler containing omelets and other breakfast buffet items. Operator removed all food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of coffee dispenser soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle of Bai water in reach in cooler and McDonald's cup frozen in reach in freezer. Operator removed all items. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
52
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment on buffet line under juice dispenser, with single serve items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Sausage gravy from 11/1 60 F in stand up Reach in Cooler. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sausage gravy from 11/1 60 F in stand up Reach in Cooler. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly: on buffet line under juice dispenser, with single serve items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not date marked in stand up cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form . **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Pizza stored in stand up reach in cooler with label"No employee food in this fridge". **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored: foam plates stored on floor in corner by chest freezer.
25-05-4
37
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife stored in sink. Operator removed the item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. M.V 10/20/19
53B-14-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
32-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above waffle station.
36-34-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Best Western Lake Okeechobee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Best Western Lake Okeechobee on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Best Western Lake Okeechobee?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Best Western Lake Okeechobee.
How does Best Western Lake Okeechobee compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?
Best Western Lake Okeechobee most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Okeechobee average of 81.
Has Best Western Lake Okeechobee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Best Western Lake Okeechobee have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Best Western Lake Okeechobee means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Best Western Lake Okeechobee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Best Western Lake Okeechobee is inspected around three times per year on average.
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