Kahootz Draft House
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
74
Score
Kahootz Draft House appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Kahootz Draft House's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: on line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled: operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures: lighting shield soiled at kitchen.
36-50-4
74
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves: under slicer. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at line and under triple sink.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in commercial fish dip. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
70
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 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
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards.
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves, under slicer. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator secured beard. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at line, kitchen area.
36-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on line.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
52
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves under slicer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed : behind line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Some progress noted. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On line : sliced onion (64F - Cold Holding); cheese (68F - pulled pork (63F - Cold Holding); roast beef (63F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On line : sliced onion (64F - Cold Holding); cheese (68F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (63F - Cold Holding); roast beef (63F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hamburger patties at 125 hot holding for less than 20 minutes. Operator applied rapid heat and cooked to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed : behind line.
36-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in walk in cooler.
36-27-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves under slicer. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
45
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches under triple sink. Operator has pest control coming tonight. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, containers soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Item removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior, at door. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures pipes at line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kahootz Draft House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kahootz Draft House on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kahootz Draft House?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Kahootz Draft House.
How does Kahootz Draft House compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?
Kahootz Draft House most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.
Has Kahootz Draft House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kahootz Draft House have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kahootz Draft House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Kahootz Draft House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kahootz Draft House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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