Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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NUTMEG'S

515 SW PARK ST · OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County · FL 34974

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 13, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3333188
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8352446
DBPR license5700711

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored above pots. Operator removed items and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink . Employee washed hands in triple sink. Operator educated employee on proper location. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ . Operator is scheduled to take 9/24. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Intermediate11-26-1

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, and had employees sign. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Bananas cut for shake and frozen in individual portions not date marked.

Basic 5

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner : ice bucket not stored inverted. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in back prep area.

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation while scooping ice cream. Operator placed hat on head. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Operator obtained ambient thermometers and placed inside line coolers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in prep area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.