Okeechobee Livestock Market

1055 Us Hwy 441 N, Okeechobee, FL 34974

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Okeechobee Livestock Market stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Okeechobee restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at hand washing sink.

36-03-4

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over chocolate cake in kitchen reach in cooler. Operator removed cake and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was educated by Manager and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/23. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. Operator pained for license renewal. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at waiting station.

05-09-4

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Some progress noted but not complete. **Time Extended**

36-01-4

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over salad. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

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 7/26, not date marked. Operator date marked milk. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02C-03-5

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind line. **Warning**

36-01-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 15 dead roaches on sticky traps behind reach in freezer. Two dead in cabinet. 10 on sticky trap behind reach in chest freezer. Operator removed, and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

35A-03-4

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Bulk okra removed from packaging and placed in smaller containers not date marked.

02C-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, top of chest reach in freezer.

23-03-4

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Operator educated employee on proper technique. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dry storage. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

36-34-5

Basic - Toothpicks used for sandwiches not protected on line. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

25-26-4

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Tater tots in reach in freezer.

02C-04-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at trash can.

36-27-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

13-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Okeechobee Livestock Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Okeechobee Livestock Market on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Okeechobee Livestock Market?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Okeechobee Livestock Market.

How does Okeechobee Livestock Market compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?

Okeechobee Livestock Market most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Okeechobee average of 81.

Has Okeechobee Livestock Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Okeechobee Livestock Market have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Okeechobee Livestock Market 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 Livestock Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Okeechobee Livestock Market is inspected around three times per year on average.

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