MOM'S KITCHEN
909 S HWY 441 · OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County · FL 349745287
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-04-5High Priority – Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handle dirty dishes then handle clean without washing hands. **Warning**
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee sprinkle bacon bits on top of soup with bare hands. **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham at 48°F at reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved product to different cooler to bring back into temperature. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach behind 3 door reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach under dish machine. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 15 dry rodent droppings on top of water heater. Observed 13 dry rodent droppings under shelving next to hot water heater. Observed approximately 40 dry rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink. observed 9 rodent droppings located behind chest freezer. Observed 33 dry rodent droppings located on cutting board stored on bakers rack in kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Observed no chlorine test kit at this location. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no Certified Food Manager present at time of inspection with more than 4 employees working. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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. Observed employees hired more than 60 days with no food safety training. **Warning**
Basic 3
36-37-4Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles in kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor tiles n kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease buildup on walls in kitchen area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:44 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.