The Lunch Box

4276 Highway 441 S, Okeechobee, FL 34974

American

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, The Lunch Box has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Okeechobee restaurant, which scores around 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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 on 3/22 not date marked. Operator placed date mark on milk. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

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

05-09-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public : frozen coffee drink in reach in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Walk in cooler fans soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

36-50-4

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. M. Smith 4/5/22

53B-14-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Tub of whipped spread no cover in walk in cooler. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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 Employee Reporting agreement. Operators signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: in back storage hand wash sink is used as storage with items in basin as to make it blocked. **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-07-6

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

16-37-1

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. Y.Bustos **Warning**

53B-02-5

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

51-18-6

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Sep 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar.

51-11-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Utensils in dry storage not stored so that the part that goes into food is protected . Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples for sale at check out not protected . Operator wrapped item in plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-02-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach in freezer. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Lunch Box last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Lunch Box on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Lunch Box?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Lunch Box.

How does The Lunch Box compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?

The Lunch Box most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.

Has The Lunch Box's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Lunch Box have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Lunch Box 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 The Lunch Box inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Lunch Box is inspected around two times per year on average.

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