La Esperanza 1

712 Ne 8 St, Okeechobee, FL 34972

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

La Esperanza 1 has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, which has been cited three times.

La Esperanza 1's latest score of 86 sits above the Okeechobee average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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 poster **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**

14-73-4

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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11-27-4

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.

53B-02-5

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use: starts at 100 F.

05-03-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.

35B-14-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

14-73-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from bulk not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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11-27-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust: at grill.

36-27-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tops of stand up reach in coolers soiled.

23-03-4

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 20, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Esperanza 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Esperanza 1 on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Esperanza 1?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Esperanza 1.

How does La Esperanza 1 compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?

La Esperanza 1 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Okeechobee average of 81.

Has La Esperanza 1's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Esperanza 1 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Esperanza 1 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Esperanza 1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Esperanza 1 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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