Days Inn & Suites Lake Okeechobee

2200 Hwy 441 Se, Okeechobee, FL 34974

American

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Days Inn & Suites Lake Okeechobee has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Days Inn & Suites Lake Okeechobee was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Okeechobee average 81, so Days Inn & Suites Lake Okeechobee trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up: large spoons, spatula and whisk stored food contact surface up in kitchen. Operator removed and prepared to wash. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-18-4

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at male or female restroom. Operator supplied at locations. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Plates on buffet not inverted for proper protection. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-09-4

Basic - Utensils, whisks Large spoons and Spatula stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator removed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-18-4

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in male restroom. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

24-18-4

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples on breakfast display not wrapped in plastic. Operator removed from breakfast display. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Prepackaged utensils with napkins stored in cardboard box directly on floor in dry storage.

25-05-4

May 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in male bathroom.

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on small reach in cooler on buffet.

14-11-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on buffet bar. Operator obtained and placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathrooms in lobby.

32-24-4

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer tablets stored with sugar packets in kitchen. Operator removed sanitizer tablets. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sausage and waffle plate dated 3/13. Operator removed from service. **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Hand sink used as dump sink, as coffee was in sink basin.

31A-11-4

11-26-1

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner in kitchen. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve silverware stored on floor in storage.

25-05-4

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Days Inn & Suites Lake Okeechobee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Days Inn & Suites Lake Okeechobee on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Days Inn & Suites Lake Okeechobee?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Days Inn & Suites Lake Okeechobee.

How does Days Inn & Suites Lake Okeechobee compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?

Days Inn & Suites Lake Okeechobee most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.

Has Days Inn & Suites Lake Okeechobee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Days Inn & Suites Lake Okeechobee have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Days Inn & Suites 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 Days Inn & Suites Lake Okeechobee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Days Inn & Suites Lake Okeechobee is inspected around two times per year on average.

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