OKEE POKÈ
OKEE POKÈ located in OKEECHOBEE has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 3.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 4 months ago · 7 reports on file
122 Southeast Park Street
Florida, 34972
Okeechobee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
10/28/2025· 4mo ago
Visit ID: 10903891
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 basic
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches under sink on stick trap. Operator removed and cleaned area. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair: Display glass cracked at sushi area.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed , behind equipment, at water heater.
- 41-23-4:High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Snap traps under triple sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
3/27/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 10734917
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet at triple sink.
12/4/2024· 1y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8781212
Met Inspection Standards3 int, 3 basic
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored: squeeze bottles at triple sink.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed hair restraint on head. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink: operator used triple sink. Operator washed hands at appropriate location. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink with sponge. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
4/9/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8553547
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 basic
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Krab in sink to thaw. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at grill area.
- 41-23-4:High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Snap trap under triple sink.
3/7/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8555227
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
11/17/2023· 2y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8553130
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int, 1 basic
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breading removed from bulk not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
11/15/2023· 2y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8380237
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 3 int, 2 basic
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at sink. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breading removed from bulk not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01D-08-5:High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Salmon not for raw consumption at cooler. Operator removed and will cook to required temperature. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Five rodent droppings under sink at line. Operator will clean and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
- 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 form Corrected On-Site Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning