La Veracruzana Paleteria Y Neveria

119 Se 8 Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34974

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, La Veracruzana Paleteria Y Neveria has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The city-wide average for Okeechobee sits at 81, putting La Veracruzana Paleteria Y Neveria on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over u washed vegetables. Operator removed eggs and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as dump sink.

31A-11-4

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. D.C.

53B-02-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Doritos crumbs , chili and sugar not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator removed and stored correctly . **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

May 30, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator will purchase today. **Corrective Action Taken**

05-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator placed sign at location. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Veracruzana Paleteria Y Neveria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Veracruzana Paleteria Y Neveria on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does La Veracruzana Paleteria Y Neveria compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?

La Veracruzana Paleteria Y Neveria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Okeechobee average of 81.

Has La Veracruzana Paleteria Y Neveria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Veracruzana Paleteria Y Neveria have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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