Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

GOLDEN CORRAL OF OKEECHOBEE

700 S PARROTT AVE · OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County · FL 34974

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 5, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3378629
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8459299
DBPR license5700598

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 5, 2023 4:28 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 6, 2023 8:57 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four small flying insects at buffet, landing on shield. Operator whisked out flies**Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Five rodent droppings on top of dishwasher. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Operator called Ecolab. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority41-23-4

High Priority – Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Snap traps not covered. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in male stall of bathroom. Operator placed soap at location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile with hole at dishwasher and at bakery area. * **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-13-4

Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, buffet line cracked and repaired with tape and non smooth caulking. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in meat butcher area, at dishwasher. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.