Lunker's Sports Grille
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Lunker's Sports Grille has 15 inspections in the public record. Lunker's Sports Grille was last inspected on Jan 15, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Okeechobee restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
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- Additional cook left. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels on line. Paper towels placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Walk in door has new handles and operator is waiting on new hinges to help close door on cooler completely after opening. **Corrective Action Taken**
04-02-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at bar and wait station.
36-01-4
61
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Walk in cooler door does not shut completely. Reach in cooler doors do not shut completely. Operator has called for service. Reach in cooler was not turned up to coolest setting. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Walking cooler does not shut properly. **Time Extended**
04-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair, inside of walk in cooler door does not have a handle which prevents fully closing if coming in or out of that particular door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
78
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. Located in walk in cooler. Sliced tomatoes prepared 12/2 (46F - Cold Holding); Raw shrimp skewers prepared 12/2 (45F - Cold Holding); Mahi prepared 12/2 (45F - Cold Holding) Located on reach in cooler Cooked chicken breast made 11/30 (46F - Cold Holding); Mahi (46F - Cold Holding) Operator removed,and voluntarily discarded Operator has called for service**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Located in walk in cooler. Sliced tomatoes prepared 12/2 (46F - Cold Holding); Raw shrimp skewers prepared 12/2 (45F - Cold Holding); Mahi prepared 12/2 (45F - Cold Holding) Operator removed,and voluntarily discarded. Cooked chicken breast made 11/30 (46F - Cold Holding); Mahi (46F - Cold Holding) Operator removed,and voluntarily discarded from reach in cooler**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Walk in cooler door does not shut completely. Reach in cooler doors do not shut completely. Operator has called for service. Reach in cooler was not turned up to coolest setting. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
04-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bar. Operator wiped and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, inside of walk in cooler door does not have a handle which prevents fully closing if coming in or out of that particular door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on line. Operator has called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-49-6
50
May 30, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2025
Complaint Full
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used for food. Observed rusted metal banded brush on cook line. **Warning**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed on chemical rack. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 81F. in women's restroom. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from inside bar area. Observed waitstaff scooping ice serving sodas and draft beers from this bar. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bars. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bars. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Inside handle of walk in cooler missing, door would not open from the inside. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under prep sink/3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease/debris. Observed under fryers. Observed under racks in walk in cooler. Observed behind equipment at bars. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on cook line. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup up on outside of fryers. Observed fans on cook line dusty. Observed soda gun holster soiled at bar. Observed in cabinet under the soda fountain machine. **Warning**
23-03-4
41
Apr 8, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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/. At commencement of inspection no certified food manager at location with five or more employees. Operator is in process of taking test. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-05-6
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Coke machine soiled by leak. Coke was at location to repair at time of partial complaint. Upon repair operator will clean and sanitize area.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-51-4
86
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair: door at walk-in cooler nearest cook line does not close . Operator called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink and dishwasher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less: Raw shell eggs (47F - Ambient air temperature ) Operator called for service. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw shell eggs (47F - Ambient air temperature ); Mahi (47F - Cold Holding); Raw hamburger (47F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); Raw hamburger (50F - Cold Holding): Walk in cooler door nearest cook line does not close all the way. Operator discarded items. Operator has other cold holding units. Operator called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ; Mahi (47F - Cold Holding); Raw hamburger (47F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); Raw hamburger (50F - Cold Holding); Egg rolls (36F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Operator called for service. Operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit at walk in cooler. **Warning**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in handwashing sink at bar. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Under the Hobart slicer is soiled. **Warning**
14-52-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair: door at walk-in cooler nearest cook line does not close . Operator called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at front counter. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink and dishwasher. **Warning**
36-27-5
35
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Spinach dip in walk in cooler dated 8/17: approximately two pounds. Operator removed from service, and voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Spinach dip in walk in cooler dated 8/17: approximately two pounds. Operator removed from service, and voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
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 poster. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Not all employees have signed. Provided operator with form and they had employees sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed: at beer keg.
14-06-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen. Operator educated employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair: beer keg area with mold like substance and soda dispenser . **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at bar and waiting staff area.
36-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered in stand up reach in freezer at bar.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Large freezer not in service on line, not in service. Operator will remove. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-31-5
43
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair: beer keg area with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler., at waiting station, and at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher chlorine tested at 0 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/23. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen grouper over pineapple upside down cake in back reach in freezer. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine dishwasher or quaternary triple sinks. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at triple sink dry rack. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher chlorine tested at 0 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair: beer keg area with mold like substance. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler., at waiting station, and at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in male or female restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef left out to thaw. Operator removed and thawed in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-34-5
29
Aug 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor behind fry station and at stand up reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen,at triple sink and hand washing sink, walls in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Aug 2, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station at back door. **Warning**
41-23-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 10 ppm). Operator called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Seven limes in walk in cooler with mold like growth. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs over cheese in walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Tater tot's remove from packaging and re-packed into individual portions not date marked. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 114. Operator called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-53-4
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** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: slicer soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. Not all employees have form: W. S, and C.Metz **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on line. Operators placed hats on head. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at bar and under soda area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor behind fry station and at stand up reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at bar with broken glass and beer bottle tops ,and under shelving in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Hoagies on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility in men's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-06-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on right side on line. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in walk in cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures: pipes at bar soiled. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen,at triple sink and hand washing sink, walls in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
14
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of ketchup dented. Operator removed from service. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, cutting boards.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Hamburger cooked to desired temperature on menu not covered under consumer advisory. Operator will work on their new menu. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor: bulk sugar, and tri color chips in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lunker's Sports Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lunker's Sports Grille on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lunker's Sports Grille?
Across the inspection record, “floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Lunker's Sports Grille.
How does Lunker's Sports Grille compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?
Lunker's Sports Grille most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.
Has Lunker's Sports Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lunker's Sports Grille have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lunker's Sports Grille 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 Lunker's Sports Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lunker's Sports Grille is inspected around four times per year on average.
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