NUTMEG'S
515 SW PARK ST · OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County · FL 34974
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of sliced beets and one can of peaches that were dented. Operator voluntarily removed and threw items away. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-05-4High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scooper inside water 89°F(Hot Holding) on shelf next to the ice cream freezer. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed seventeen rodent droppings behind kitchen reach-in freezer (next to office) and three rodent droppings inside bowl on single service white napkins. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
02C-03-4Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk open and not date marked . **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed container inside hand washing sink. **Warning**
22-03-4Intermediate – Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to the Three Compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training for current employees working past 60 days. **Warning**
41-04-4Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Can of gasoline in back kitchen area. **Warning**
Basic 6
36-37-4Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area in back kitchen. Observed exposed ceiling throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees you sink at kitchen. **Warning**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at the severs station. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning**
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Observed melted spatula on wire shelf next to the Three Compartment Sink. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:23 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.