Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
74
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 2, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Okeechobee restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: at triple sink filled with dirty glasses.
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed on head. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at hand washing sink nearest triple sink.
36-27-5
74
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over or with unwashed produce. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing at bar. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches at ice machine by office. Operator removed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor Raw beef in cooler at 38 F. Cooler is on floor. Operator removed, stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Raw beef in cooler at 38 F. Cooler is on floor. Operator removed, stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer: cooked meats.
08B-12-5
58
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as dump sink at bar. Operator cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**
05-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded chicken made two days ago not date marked. Operator placed date mark on item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at Guacamole reach in cooler. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Salsa not covered at beer cooler. Operator covered salsa. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken sitting in water at sink . Operator turned on water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind line and storage area.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
58
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect at triple sink. Two on cutting boards. One small flying insect landed on onion ready to eat. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. One small flying insect landed on onion ready to eat. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-03-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food In salsas. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Taco bowl fryer utensil on floor. Operator removed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered: frozen chicken in reach in freezer not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
43
Mar 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked rice. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, gasket tore on tall reach in.
14-11-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At cook line.
36-02-5
78
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over lettuce. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again, beef in reach in freezer.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at bar.
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container: spoon handle in cheese. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant.
How does Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?
Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.
Has Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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