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THE SPECKLED PERCH STEAKHOUSE & LOUNGE INC

105 US HWY 98 N · OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County · FL 34972

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3406798
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8554650
DBPR license5700417

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm – chlorine. Operator will call for service and set up sanitation side of triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/23. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. Operator paid licensing fee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: small cutting boards by dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

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Basic 3

#1Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Wrapped silverware in dining area not presented handle first. **Warning**

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#2Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Prepared relish trays for guests in walk in cooler not covered. **Warning**

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#3Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from bulk in walk-in cooler not labeled. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:07 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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.