Big Cypress Grill / Big Cypress Golf Club
10000 US 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809 · Permanent Food Service · License 6305335
What drove the grade
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 7 routine inspection4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 7, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, observed on can opener blade manager moved to dish area for cleaning.
Fixed on the spot
Code 27, Water source: Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed rolling in front of hand sink in dishwasher area, manager moved cart.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed for Bar .
Basic3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed on interior shield.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed at 2 sinks in kitchen and 1 in bar area. Emailed signs to management.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed in dining area near side entrance to parking.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.