THE LUNCH BOX

THE LUNCH BOX in OKEECHOBEE has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.9/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 6 reports on file

4276 HIGHWAY 441 S

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)

Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/31/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10877802

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

36-50-4:Basic - Walk in cooler fans soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

5/9/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10760360

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Tub of whipped spread no cover in walk in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
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. M. Smith 4/5/22

5/9/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10760034

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/15/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8721195

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 int, 2 basic

50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: in back storage hand wash sink is used as storage with items in basin as to make it blocked. Warning
53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine. 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. Y.Bustos Warning
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 Employee Reporting agreement. Operators signed. Corrected On-Site Warning

3/22/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8495378

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

14-37-4:Basic - Non-stick coating peeling/chipping off of pans/utensils.
33-06-4:Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment at handwashing sink.
08A-04-5:High Priority - Unwashed celery stalks over ready to eat in walk in cooler . Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

9/8/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8343259

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator obtained license and posted. 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 form. Corrected On-Site
02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut green peppers and wasabi cream cheese mayo not date marked, prepared on 9/4. Operator date marked item. Corrected On-Site