Cypress Tavern
5999 Dundee Rd Ste 700, Winter Haven, FL 33884 · Permanent Food Service · License 6309084
What drove the grade
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 7 routine inspection2 intermediate, 2 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitOct 7, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic2
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
A case of novolex hinged carry out containers stored on the floor in the kitchen in front of if the side by side reach in freezer.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ladies bathroom door.
Earlier inspections 1
Licensing inspection1 violation No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 9, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic1
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bathroom doors are not self-closing.
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.