Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LA ESPERANZA 1 LLC

104 SE 6 ST · OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County · FL 34974

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 1, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number1297891
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8830510
DBPR license5750131

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate3 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 2

#4High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher did not sanitize hotel pan and spatula. Operator was educated on proper technique. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over limes in reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. At commencement of inspection no certified food manager present with four employees. Operator came with food manager card. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic35B-14-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Operator closed window. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:35 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.