Lakeside Grill
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
86
Score
Lakeside Grill has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 19, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Dented/rusted cans present” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Okeechobee restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored above food and single serve in waitresses area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
86
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes at 125 F for less than 20 minutes. Operator brought back to temperature to 165.**Corrected On-Site**' **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of tuna in storage , operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Boiled eggs made 7/15 not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.: grill with loose and missing metal. Operator threw away. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
33-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered: raw fish in walk in not covered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
58
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Stored food not covered. Spinach pie in walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell on top of slicer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in cooler. Operator started to remove but did not finish. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-05-4
78
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of tuna dented in dry storage. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair and did not wash hands, them proceeded to grab plate for serving. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Y. Ilkbal 12/20/18
53A-03-7
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
64
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
55
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of pasta sauce dented on seam. Operator removed from service. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken: Large lexan cracked on bottom. Operator removed from service. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination: coffee filters at wait station not protected. Operator protected item. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
58
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Non UHT creamers and butter at 72 degrees. Operator removed from service and will commence holding on time. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, can opener. Operator removed, washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. CFM came to inspection as it was finishing up. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.. Monster drinks stored in reach in cooler on line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line. Operator placed thermometer on line. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator removed and thawed correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lakeside Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lakeside Grill on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lakeside Grill?
Across the inspection record, “dented/rusted cans present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lakeside Grill.
How does Lakeside Grill compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?
Lakeside Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Okeechobee average of 81.
Has Lakeside Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lakeside Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lakeside Grill 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 Lakeside Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lakeside Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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