POGEY'S FAMILY REST

With 7 inspections documented, POGEY'S FAMILY REST maintains a 3.6/5 food safety rating in OKEECHOBEE. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

1759 S HWY 441

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/5/2026· 1w ago

Inspection #: 3664014

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

9/10/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10931221

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 36-68-5:Basic - Condensation on ceiling of walk in cooler.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler covered in dust. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

4/8/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8879825

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet at triple sink. Operator repaired. Corrected On-Site

9/4/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8731649

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 3 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vent dripping water by line.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair: gasket torn on line reach in cooler.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Employee was educated and washed hands in correct location. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ J. Sigman
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Norda B Simon C.

4/3/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8512220

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas: paint pealing on ceiling tiles.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on line
  • 22-11-5:High Priority - Flour container lid soiled, operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

10/5/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8511616

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ R. Vest 7/21/18 L.Parrott 6/28/18 - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**

9/28/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8352981

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 6 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Steam well has rusted leaking area .
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container cracked at drying rack. Operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Light fixture soiled in prep.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at slicer .
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from bulk no label. Operator labeled sugar. Corrected On-Site
  • 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, chlorine dishwasher at 0 ppm. Operator set up triple sink and called Ecolab.. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - Chlorine test strips expired. Operator called Ecolab. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ R. Vest 7/21/18 L.Parrott 6/28/18