Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

LA CABANA TAQUERIA

1100 S PARROTT AVE · OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County · FL 34974

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3751877
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13790379
DBPR license5700717

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#6High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server was educated and washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel polish stored on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in diced tomatoes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator obtained signs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered in walk in cooler: Refried beans and Barbecue in walk in cooler made 8/17. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic38-05-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.

#5Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures: Walk in cooler shelves soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 2:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.