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LYKES KITCHEN

106 SW CR 721 · OKEECHOBEE · Highlands County · FL 349748613

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3428817
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8717843
DBPR license3800723

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two on window Two on top of reach in freezer. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Operator will have repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall at sink in kitchen. Operator will have repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.