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MOM'S KITCHEN

909 S HWY 441 · OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County · FL 349745287

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 24, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3504171
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8894905
DBPR license5700491

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found : two on top of reach in freezer. Operator terminated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 11

#1Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves with pots at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead in gasket of reach in freezer One dead under triple sink Five dead on sticky board in waiting station Two dead behind waiting station cooler Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items: cell phones on tables. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at waiting station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at waiting station. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled at soda shelf. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair: water turned off at mop sink. Operator turned water on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic24-17-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Dishwasher was educated and rewashed dishes . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not protected at waiting station. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment: on slicer and prep table **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.