Nieves Laguneras

411 Sw Park St, Okeechobee, FL 34972

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Nieves Laguneras has been inspected three times since 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Okeechobee restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by ice cream station. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked: Menudo prepared Sunday per operator not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Jun 9, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in white stand up Freezer-and refrigerator combination .

05-09-4

Basic - Shelve at bottom counter not smooth, unpainted. Operator will paint them and or seal them. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-52-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nieves Laguneras last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nieves Laguneras on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Nieves Laguneras compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?

Nieves Laguneras most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Okeechobee average of 81.

Has Nieves Laguneras' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nieves Laguneras have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nieves Laguneras means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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