Omino Japanese Restaurant

307 N Parrott Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Omino Japanese Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “floor not cleaned when the least amount of food exposed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

By comparison, the average Okeechobee facility scores 81, putting Omino Japanese Restaurant on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at line. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in panko. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food exposed in kitchen and on line. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment from mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
67
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over produce. Operator stored Raw shell eggs correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on line nearest doorway. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Waitress signed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator will clean tonight. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Yellowfin tuna not removed from packaging. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
36-64-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo boxes in plastic on floor. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
50
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher and by prep tables . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
70
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
78
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Raw beef over broccoli. Operator removed, and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: salmon (51F - Cold shrimp (50F); boiled egg (50F - Cold Holding). Operator removed and will call for service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: salmon (51F - Cold shrimp (50F); boiled egg (50F - Cold Holding). Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
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. Salmon received whole, then filet, then frozen no date mark **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair, two of three woman toilets with loose seats.
32-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna in package at 48 F. Operator removed and discarded. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises, non- working coolers.
33-31-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
37
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, cutting boards on line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in female large stall.
31B-02-4
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. Scallops individually packed and frozen not date marked.
02C-04-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk rice. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed on line.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust drapes at entryway from cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Operator removed to go boxes and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
58
Apr 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jul 18, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Operator will change menus adding K for Krab. **Corrective Action Taken**
52-03-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair hand washing sink coming separated from wall in handicap ladies bathroom.
32-05-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly men restroom.
32-23-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by ice machine and dishwasher.
36-27-5
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Omino Japanese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Omino Japanese Restaurant on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Omino Japanese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “floor not cleaned when the least amount of food exposed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Omino Japanese Restaurant.

How does Omino Japanese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?

Omino Japanese Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.

Has Omino Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Omino Japanese Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Omino Japanese Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Omino Japanese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Omino Japanese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.