Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BUCIO CHINESE

104 SE 6 ST · OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County · FL 34974

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 26, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3353394
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8372654
DBPR license5700065

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#15High Priority41-25-4

High Priority – Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment n dishwasher area. Operator will change company. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 5

#16Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: rice containers soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#18Intermediate11-26-1

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. One employee did not sign, operator had employee sign form. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate02C-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. Beef cut and frozen in containers no date mark.

#20Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice ,and tempura chicken no date mark, in walk in cooler.

Basic 14

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles through out kitchen.

#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over cook line reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Rice cooker with rice on floor next to reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall at a ice dispenser.

#9Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at soda dispenser. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at dishwasher area. Operator obtained sign and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, shelves in hallway soiled, fan on line soiled.

#12Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface n storage area.

#13Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Lobster in walk in freezer not covered.

#14Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at soup area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.