LA CABANA TAQUERIA
1100 S PARROTT AVE · OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County · FL 34974
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can corn, one can salsa and one can peaches dented in outside storage. Operator removed and voluntarily disposed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside walk in cooler: raw shell egg (52F – ambient air temperature ); refried beans (50"F – Cold Holding); rice (50"F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (50"F – Cold Holding). Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. Operator moved other items to outside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside walk in cooler: raw shell egg (52F – ambient air temperature ); refried beans (50"F – Cold Holding); rice (50"F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (50"F – Cold Holding). Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. Operator moved other items to outside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
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 poster **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added walk in cooler and walk in freezer outside. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Provided operator with forms. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Warning**
Basic 4
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors at outdoor storage. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in outside storage area. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:57 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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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.