Maria's Cuban Restaurant

301 Sw Park St, Okeechobee, FL 34974

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Maria's Cuban Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Okeechobee sits at 81, putting Maria's Cuban Restaurant on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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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 0ppm) Operator will call for service, set up triple sink and sanitize using the triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

22-49-4

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) at triple sink for shelving.

14-25-5

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor: red sauce in second walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Ten gallons of red sauce stored in HDX 5 gallon containers, not approved for food usage. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-27-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. . Ten gallons of red sauce stored in HDX 5 gallon containers, not approved for food usage. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing as dump sink at bar. Operator will educate employees. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin . Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner at dishwasher area. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at pizza station.

14-09-4

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels in kitchen.

33-38-4

Oct 27, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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 were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. A few tiles not smooth in prep area. Operator will replace. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-37-5

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer for chlorine. **Repeat Violation**

16-36-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises . Three dead roaches in storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, by bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer for bleach. **Repeat Violation**

16-36-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back door by bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at corner by grill.

36-73-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit: at up right silver cooler. Operator placed ambient thermometer in unit. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: hood filters and pipes at grill. Operator has maintenance coming next week to clean hoods. **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner, chicken out at 28 F. Operator removed and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maria's Cuban Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maria's Cuban Restaurant on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Maria's Cuban Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Maria's Cuban Restaurant.

How does Maria's Cuban Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?

Maria's Cuban Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Okeechobee average of 81.

Has Maria's Cuban Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Maria's Cuban Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Maria's Cuban Restaurant 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 Maria's Cuban Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Maria's Cuban Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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