Shooters Caffe

7055 Ne 48Th Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Shooters Caffe stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 18, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “unclean building components, attachments or fixtures” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Shooters Caffe's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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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. C. F 8/18/22

53B-14-5

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures: light covers and air conditioning unit soiled. **Repeat Violation**

36-50-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

36-17-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.

35B-14-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

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

31B-04-4

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Top of air unit soiled above reach in cooler. Operator cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**

36-50-4

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over tea, sauces that are ready to eat. Operator removed eggs and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for quaternary.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator obtained. **Corrected On-Site**

27-02-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Operator will call for service. **Corrective Action Taken**

29-49-6

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs received 20 minutes ago at 54F. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-02-5

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 will pay by Monday. **Corrective Action Taken**

50-17-3

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs received 20 minutes ago at 54F. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-03-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two small flying insects in unit. Operator whisked out small flying, not landing on food. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food in reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

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

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.

53B-02-5

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 the Food Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - No cover on outside garage can.

33-16-4

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.

33-15-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-14-4

Oct 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shooters Caffe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shooters Caffe on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shooters Caffe?

Across the inspection record, “unclean building components, attachments or fixtures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shooters Caffe.

How does Shooters Caffe compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?

Shooters Caffe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.

Has Shooters Caffe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shooters Caffe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Shooters Caffe 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 Shooters Caffe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shooters Caffe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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