Okeechobee DQ Grill & Chill
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
78
Score
Okeechobee DQ Grill & Chill appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Okeechobee average 81, so Okeechobee DQ Grill & Chill trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. N. Futch J. Kemp J. Ford
53A-04-6
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/ Operator placed additional employee on break, bringing total to three employees. Operator called manager as well for guidance. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-05-6
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in ice chest area missing and on floor.
36-08-4
78
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One small flying insect in male restroom. **Warning**
35A-02-7
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 form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by mop sink. Operator did not have any soap to place at that location. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items: cellphone on prep table on cook line. Operator removed. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Garbage can located inside broken, missing large 12 inch by 12 inch section. **Warning**
33-15-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - One dead fly in wash solution. Operator removed, and remade wash solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered: container of cut lettuce under reach in cooler not covered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean: wash sink solution not kept clean, dead fly in wash solution. Operator removed, and remade wash solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-05-4
41
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Jul 19, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. A. Ramirez. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 two forms. One will be signed the other will be copied and all employees will sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area. Operator has new tiles to replace. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
67
Jul 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
52
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line. Maintenance will smooth out. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Not observed at this visit.. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, behind line equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer areas. Maintenance will be replacing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Maintenance will be replacing **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Maintenance is going to repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Maintenance will smooth out. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
78
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect in manager office. Two small flying insects by mop sink. None landing on food. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator educated employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line. Maintenance will smooth out. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Maintenance is going to repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Ponytail secured high on head, with the rest hanging on shoulders. Employee secured.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, behind line equipment. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice cream machine on line soiled. Operator will clean. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched at drive through. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer areas. Maintenance will be replacing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-34-5
41
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. C.M.
53B-02-5
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. J.L.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at ice cream station.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Open container of Sunny D in ice cream topping cooler. Operator removed.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler at waiting station gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
61
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ R. Welch 7/13/17 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: Food Exam Proctor form present. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: Some progress noted. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable: cutting boards on line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odor at ice machine/ gas hot water heater in establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: Odor still present. **Time Extended**
36-64-5
70
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required after cleaning table top. Operator educated employee on proper technique. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-01-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Robert Welch 7/13/17 **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ : Nicole Puckett
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched at drive through. Operator removed from service. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
52
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ J. Wesch
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dining area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at the triple sink.
36-27-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Okeechobee DQ Grill & Chill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Okeechobee DQ Grill & Chill on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Okeechobee DQ Grill & Chill?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Okeechobee DQ Grill & Chill.
How does Okeechobee DQ Grill & Chill compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?
Okeechobee DQ Grill & Chill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.
Has Okeechobee DQ Grill & Chill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Okeechobee DQ Grill & Chill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Okeechobee DQ Grill & Chill 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 Okeechobee DQ Grill & Chill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Okeechobee DQ Grill & Chill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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