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BIG CYPRESS GRILL / BIG CYPRESS GOLF CLUB

10000 US 98 N, Lakeland FL 33809 · 305-789-2766

Last inspected Nov 13, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats175
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6305335
Grade history
JAN 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line ice bath sausage 46-56, discussed proper ice bath. Employee moved product to reach in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2017029198Jun 9, 2017Jul 5, 2017$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Food stored on floor. Observed box of potatoe chips on floor in dry storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease buildup.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Ripe olives
High priority/01B-01-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line ice bath sausage 46-56, discussed proper ice bath. Employee moved product to reach in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cart in dish area. Employee moved cart
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. For dishmachine
Intermediate/16-62-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink on cooks line
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cups and plates used to scoop various dry goods. Manager removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. In ac area
Basic/36-36-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn reach in cooler cooks line Door frame of walk in freezer in disrepair
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink next to entrance of kitchen and on cooks line, and handwashing sink in dish area, bar handwash sink
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under soda machine table in kitchen Hood filters Handle of walk in freezer
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall dusty in kitchen
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Above dish machine
Basic/29-11-4
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed next to hand sink in service station.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
Basic/16-21-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment, Also soiled wall in kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of cups stored on floor in dry storage area, manager removed cups from floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled drains under 3-compartment sink and on cookline.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Mar 26, 2024 · Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled drains under 3-compartment sink and on cookline. Time Extended
Jan 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Food stored on floor. Observed container of chicken base on floor in dry storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled drains under 3-compartment sink and on cookline.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer shortening on floor in dry storage area, manager removed shortening from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on cookline.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled drain under 3-compartment sink.
Basic/23-03-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.