Santa Fe 2

207 Sw 5 Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34974

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Santa Fe 2 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Okeechobee average 81, so Santa Fe 2 is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator obtained. **Corrected On-Site**

05-08-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for quaternary.

16-37-1

Aug 19, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major 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. Operator obtained poster. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Operator obtained. **Corrected On-Site**

05-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at small make table reach in cooler.

14-09-4

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 19, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Refried beans cooked last night per operator at 50 F. Operator removed from service and voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Refried beans cooked last night per operator at 50 F. Operator removed from service and voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-02-5

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 in Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit: stand up reach in freezer and reach in cooler on line.

05-09-4

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

14-33-4

Basic - Garbage can located inside establishment that is not continually used is not covered.

33-28-4

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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. **Repeat Violation**

02C-04-5

Basic - Buildup of debris on pipes on ceiling.

23-24-4

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

14-33-4

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

02C-04-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked vegetables and chicken. Operator placed date mark on items. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance, gasket on reach in cooler.

14-52-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Santa Fe 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Santa Fe 2 on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Santa Fe 2?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Santa Fe 2.

How does Santa Fe 2 compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?

Santa Fe 2 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Okeechobee average of 81.

Has Santa Fe 2's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Santa Fe 2 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Santa Fe 2 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 Santa Fe 2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Santa Fe 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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