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THE LUNCH BOX

THE LUNCH BOX in OKEECHOBEE has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

4276 HIGHWAY 441 S

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/27/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13565774

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public : frozen coffee drink in reach in freezer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line. Operator obtained and placed in location. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened on 3/22 not date marked. Operator placed date mark on milk. Corrected On-Site

10/31/2025· 5mo 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· 11mo 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· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10760034

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/15/2025· 1y 3mo 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· 2y 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 7mo 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