Nutmeg's

515 SW Park St, Okeechobee, FL 34974 · Permanent Food Service · License 5700711

D
Grade D
Safety score 67 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 17, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.High priority · fixed on the spot · 5 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 17 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 3 basic
    -13
  • Administrative complaint on Sep 17
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score67

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

6 violations found
  1. First visitSep 17, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    6 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.

      Two snap traps and two sticky traps on cold food cook line behind equipment. One snap trap and two sticky traps under soda station. Operator removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate2

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. B.Drawdy

      Repeat violationAdministrative complaint

    • Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.

    Basic3

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Two employees drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area.

      Both employees were educated on properly technique.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cold line and kitchen.

      Gasket on line reach in cooler torn and chest freezer torn .Operator has ordered.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Chemicals and toxic substances1
Manager certification and employee training1
Automatic gratuity notice1