Big Tasty's

309 Sw Park St, Okeechobee, FL 34972

American

Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Big Tasty's has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 5, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Okeechobee sits at 81, putting Big Tasty's on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle needed relabeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items at prep sink. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored: quaternary spray bottle and Windex stored with single serve items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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. R. C

53B-14-5

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as dump sink at soda station.

31A-11-4

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. Operator of stained form, and employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad made 1/28 per operator not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with quaternary solution. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment at hand washing sinks. **Repeat Violation**

33-06-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored: utensils not stored in an orderly manner preventing food contact surfaces from being touched. Operator will remove and store correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-07-4

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Tasty's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Tasty's on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big Tasty's?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big Tasty's.

How does Big Tasty's compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?

Big Tasty's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Okeechobee average of 81.

Has Big Tasty's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Tasty's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big Tasty's 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 Big Tasty's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Big Tasty's is inspected around three times per year on average.

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