LOS COCOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

107 NW 6 AVE, OKEECHOBEE 349724150

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8870073

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on front counter by fryer. Operator placed at location. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands correctly,then turned off water with bare hands and not a paper towel. Employee was educated on proper technique. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8745288

  • 36-51-4:Basic - Cords on line soiled.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at time clock. Operator placed at location. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator shut lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-52-4:Basic - Shelves soiled in walk in cooler.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from bulk not labled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee was educated and washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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

Inspection Date: 1/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8594951

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8499185

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area-and in prep Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Soda cups wet nesting in waiting station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly at 0 ppm. Operator set up triple sink, and called for service. Operator placed sign on machine to not use. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched nose twice with out washing hands. Operator educated employee. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 9/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8363340

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink cups wet nesting at waiting station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at urinal in male restroom.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at line. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher touched garbage can and then commenced to put clean pans away. Operator educated employee. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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 the Food Reporting Agreement and one employee signed. All others will sign . **Corrective Action Taken**