R Cafe

22302 Nw 176 Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2022

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Nov 3, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for R Cafe dates to Nov 3, 2022.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Okeechobee average 81, so R Cafe trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: bulk flour container. Operator changed out container. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

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 not date marked. Operator placed date mark on item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at cash out station. **Repeat Violation**

14-33-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, pipes at the triple sink.

23-03-4

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Operator educated employee on proper technique. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-03-4

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. One employee

53B-02-5

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at triple sink.

29-20-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at the triple sink.

36-27-5

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Five dead small flying insects on trap, operator removed. Not above any food prep areas. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-06-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator will set up sink correctly and will re wash items. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-13-5

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-29-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

14-33-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was R Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at R Cafe on file is from Nov 3, 2022. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at R Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at R Cafe.

How does R Cafe compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?

R Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.

Has R Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at R Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at R Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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