Hampton Inn Obefl

1200 Sr 70 E, Okeechobee, FL 34972

American

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Hampton Inn Obefl appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. On Dec 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Okeechobee restaurants, the typical score is 81; Hampton Inn Obefl is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Quaternary Test strips expired: 8/2025. Operator will order new. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-43-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator will clean and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-20-5

May 8, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator will clean and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-20-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/24. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so.

50-17-3

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Quaternary test kit expired.

16-43-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Hard boiled eggs on nook, just brought back on menu. Operator added to plan. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-10-5

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Lights at buffet soiled. Operator will clean at end of service. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-51-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in stand up egg and butter cooler. Operator placed ambient temperature in reach in. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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 - Employee training does not include food allergen awareness information. Information provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

53B-17-5

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair, cabinet door on buffet not attached, in poor condition.

36-51-4

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-02-4

Basic - Outlet cover missing at orange juice station.

36-04-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen.

22-20-5

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hampton Inn Obefl last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hampton Inn Obefl on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hampton Inn Obefl?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hampton Inn Obefl.

How does Hampton Inn Obefl compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?

Hampton Inn Obefl most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Okeechobee average of 81.

Has Hampton Inn Obefl's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hampton Inn Obefl have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hampton Inn Obefl 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 Hampton Inn Obefl inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hampton Inn Obefl is inspected around two times per year on average.

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