Taqueria La Unica
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Taqueria La Unica has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Taqueria La Unica scores about where you'd expect for a Okeechobee restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine. Operator obtained test kit for chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator will obtain prior to opening. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-08-4
82
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over tomatoes. Operator removed Raw shell eggs and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
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
78
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. The following items were prepared on 4/3: Beef tongue cooked (48F - Cold Holding); Chicken cooked (48F - Cold Holding); Operator removed from service and voluntarily discarded. Provided operator with cooling chart. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. The following items were prepared on 4/3: Beef tongue cooked (48F - Cold Holding); Chicken cooked (48F - Cold Holding); Operator removed from service and voluntarily discarded. Provided operator with cooling chart. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-38-5
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 form and employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
55
Feb 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
May 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream 50f cold holding, shredded cheeses 54f cold holding, homemade green sauce 54f cold holding. Recommended to rapid chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cooked rice.
14-31-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom half of reach in cooler. Ambient temperature 54f.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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 (50F - Cooling). Operator removed and voluntarily discarded, beans prepared 12/4. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. refried beans (50F - Cooling) from 12/4. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at location. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 form in Spanish. **Corrected On-Site**
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
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Lemons on floor . Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
43
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw meat over vegetables. Operator removed raw meat and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Reach in cooler not protected. Operator will remove or lock. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink as pump is broken. Operator has plumber coming at 5 pm. Operator has large blue water tanks for clean water to wash hands. Prior to uploading inspection,operator fixed water issues. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-06-4
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 in Spanish. Four of five employees signed form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Operator has plumber coming at 5 pm. Operator has large blue water tanks for clean water to wash hands. Prior to uploading inspection,operator fixed water issues. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-09-4
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. Prepackaged food no date mark when frozen. Operator placed date mark on item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Open garbage can lid. Operator closed lid **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants. male restroom doors do not self close. **Warning**
32-22-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Prior to uploading inspection,operator fixed water issues. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-08-4
30
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/22. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so.
50-17-2
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two small flying insects in unit, not landing on food. Operator whisked out small flying insects. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at hand washing sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator placed decal on unit. **Corrected On-Site**
50-03-4
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
47
Aug 1, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator obtained sign and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Operator removed from service. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria La Unica last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Unica on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria La Unica?
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 Taqueria La Unica.
How does Taqueria La Unica compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?
Taqueria La Unica most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Okeechobee average of 81.
Has Taqueria La Unica's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria La Unica have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria La Unica 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 Taqueria La Unica inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria La Unica is inspected around three times per year on average.
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