Okeechobee Fish Company

7841 Hwy 78 West, Okeechobee, FL 34974

Seafood

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Okeechobee Fish Company stretching back to 2022. On Oct 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Looking across the full record, “hole in or other damage to wall at reach in cooler” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Okeechobee restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw conch over raw broccoli in reach in freezer. Operator removed conch and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-24-5

Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger over corn. Operator removed hamburger and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. Milk opened Friday no date mark. Operator placed date mark on milk. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

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. Some employees have not signed. Provided operator with additional forms. Employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at chest reach in cooler.

36-24-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at hand wash sink.

29-11-4

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: dry breading food containers soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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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

Basic - Non-stick coating peeling/chipping off of pans/utensils. Operator removed pot. **Corrected On-Site**

14-37-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and flour not labeled. Operator labeled items. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator obtained sign and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.

05-03-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in dry storage area.

08B-47-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Alligator in water, not running. Operator removed and placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices removed from bulk into shakers not labeled. Operator labeled shakers. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Utensils not stored inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Okeechobee Fish Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Okeechobee Fish Company on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Okeechobee Fish Company?

Across the inspection record, “hole in or other damage to wall at reach in cooler” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Okeechobee Fish Company.

How does Okeechobee Fish Company compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?

Okeechobee Fish Company most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.

Has Okeechobee Fish Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Okeechobee Fish Company have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Okeechobee Fish Company 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 Fish Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Okeechobee Fish Company is inspected around two times per year on average.

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