Lykes Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Lykes Kitchen has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Rodent activity present as evidenced” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Okeechobee average 81, so Lykes Kitchen is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad made Friday not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
90
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two on window Two on top of reach in freezer. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Operator will have repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at sink in kitchen. Operator will have repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
64
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas: top of salad bar.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two rodent droppings on shelf. Operator removed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw vegetables, and ice. **Warning**
08A-17-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas: top of salad bar.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from bulk no label. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
67
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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 - 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, Operator will sign and have other employees sign as well. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator will have cleaned by end of day. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas: in food storage area and over top of salad bar.
36-37-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor: flour not stored six inches off the floor in dry storage. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Operator obtained sign and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Non-stick coating peeling/chipping off of pans/utensils, fry pan under prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-37-4
64
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples at salad bar line not protected Operator protected apples. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Sticky trap in cabinet. Operator removed from area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-23-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, behind oven.
36-73-4
70
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
41-23-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of peas and one can on Manwich dented on seam. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream not date marked. Operator placed date mark on item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in male bathroom. Operator placed soap at location. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
31B-04-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lykes Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lykes Kitchen on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lykes Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “rodent activity present as evidenced” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lykes Kitchen.
How does Lykes Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?
Lykes Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Okeechobee average of 81.
Has Lykes Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lykes Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lykes Kitchen 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 Lykes Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lykes Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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