Landing Strip Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Landing Strip Cafe seven times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 6, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Okeechobee restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee picked up gloves off of floor and went to place gloves on hand without washing. Employee was educated on proper technique. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Waitress grabbed a mint from the waiting station, and ate it. Manager educated all employees. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-09-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at dishwasher area drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Slow draining water in handwash sink, at waiting station.
29-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
70
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored at line above prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Waitress used handwashing sink for filling up sanitizer sink. Operator was educated on correct process. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. Cook: P.W. Operator is having class shortly after reopening after vacation on 6/28/25. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the Manitowoc type binterior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
67
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator refilled dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at waiting station not inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server was educated on technique and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex stored next to mustard and other condiments. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Operator covered snap trap in office. **Corrected On-Site**
41-23-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. J.B
53B-02-5
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. One employee did not sign, Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement and employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package: fish at 41F, operator removed from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: gaskets on line reach in coolers soiled.
23-03-4
47
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups not inverted. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Landing Strip Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Landing Strip Cafe on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Landing Strip Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Landing Strip Cafe.
How does Landing Strip Cafe compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?
Landing Strip Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.
Has Landing Strip Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Landing Strip Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Landing Strip Cafe 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 Landing Strip Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Landing Strip Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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