TAQUERIA LA UNICA
3535 NW 20 AVE · OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County · FL 34972
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours: refried beans (50F – Cooling). Operator removed and voluntarily discarded, beans prepared 12/4. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. refried beans (50F – Cooling) from 12/4. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – 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 in Spanish. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at location. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
Basic 3
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Lemons on floor . Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:38 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.