Big Cypress Grill, 10000 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BIG CYPRESS GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10000 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809
License #: 6305335
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/29/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • High Priority - Chemical sanitizer stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Do not store sanitizer on the counter with clean beer mugs. Store the sanitizing bucket off the floor, but not on a counter top. **Corrected On-Site**
07/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Keep CO2 tanks secured in place, so they cannot be knocked over.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wiping cloths lying on the counter tops; store them in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Install a vacuum breaker, between the hose splitter and the hose, at the mop sink.
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Store the case of pizza boxes off the floor in the dry-storage area.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Designate the top plate, on each stack of clean plates, as the cover plate. Do not use cover plates for customer service.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Store the case of French fries off the floor in the walk-in freezer.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using a 4-hour time control plan was not at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time control began. Shredded lettuce must be cooled to 41°F within 4 hours; or it must be labeled with a four-hour-time label, and discarded at the end of four hours.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided "Big Five" handout.
10/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator. AOP has expired. Complete the form, provided, and keep it on the premises for future review.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in kitchen. Store the cases of pizza boxes off the floor.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Clean the interior surfaces of the microwave oven.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wiping cloths lying on the counter tops; store them in sanitizing buckets between uses.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Label the open carton of milk with the date it is originally opened.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Repackaged, refrigerated foods, in the walk-in cooler need to be labeled with the date they are originally repackaged.
2/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Clean the ceiling baffle of the ice machine. Corrected On Site.
10/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Wipe down the ceiling of the ice bin, in the ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Keep ice cream, in the lift-top freezer, covered when not serving. Corrected On Site.
5/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Paint the bare-wood shelf in the kitchen.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Clean the hood filters.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Repair the leaking evaporator in the salad refrigerator.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Store the xase of pizza boxes off the floor in the dry-storage area. Corrected On Site.
12/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water. Remove the water condensation frombthe inside of the salad refrigerator.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Store the case of pizza boxes, off the floor, in the dry-storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Transfer grits, from the open bag, to a clean, covered container.
9/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Remove the standing water from the bottom of the sandwhich-prep refrigerator.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Clean grease from the floor beneath the deep friers.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Post the Consumer Advisory (provided) in the restaurant. Corrected On Site.
6/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label squedze bottles with the common names of their contents.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Do not leave cooked pasta on the countertop at rokm temperature; store it under refrigeration, until reheated for service. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Do not leave muffin mix in an open box; transfer the contents to a clean, covered container.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Clean the food crumbs from the inside surfaces of the reach-in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Invert the clean plates and bowls on the buffet line. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. When wrapping silverware in napkins, be sure that any exposed surfaces are handles only.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Store cases of napkins off the floor. Corrected On Site.
1/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Philly meat stored over turkey.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walkin freezer .
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observedmold like substance on ice chute at soda dispensing system .
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./dry storage
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./ walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled./ dry storage.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor./ plastic cups/ kitchen
  • Light not functioning./cookline.
5/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor./ walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 24-09-1 Observed clean equipment stored on floor./ kitchen
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./ dry storage
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./ walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor./ kitchen
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./ bar area.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ equipment parts/ handsink in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ cleaning supplies stored in handsink / bar area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust./ fans in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle./ dishwasher area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 03/12/2010.
1/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./ nachos sauce
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./ onions in dry storage . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./ walkin freezer / meat/seafood Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface./ under cutting board.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ cleaning supplies. Corrected On Site.
10/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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