Big Bass Grill and Lakefront Resort

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Operator has interagency form from 11/2021 and seating change evaluation from 7/2022 that is only approved for 155 seats. The establishment currently has 194 seats. Submitted seating change evaluation to district office. Operator removed seats from premises. 155 seats at recheck. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Angel **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. 2 storage sheds at the back of the property storing dry storage items, 2 chest freezers, 2 vertical reach in freezers, 1 vertical reach in cooler. Sheds are connected via a boarded up breeze way, the entrance has a garage style roll up door with screening and a screen door in front of entrance. Dressing cooler across from bar in dining room. Reviewed with J. Cohee in plan review who stated they have received plans and are currently under review. Approved plans will be reviewed by inspector at next routine inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 149 outside 45 inside. Operator removed seats from premises. 155 seats total at recheck **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 149 outside 45 inside. Operator removed seats from premises. 155 seats total at recheck **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls is dry storage room constructed of unsealed wood with gaps between each board. Room is enclosed in building with no exterior walls leading outside having gaps. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee exited kitchen area, then enter kitchen again and placed gloves on without hand wash. **Warning**

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on pants, touched clean equipment without hand wash. **Warning**

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Operator has interagency form from 11/2021 and seating change evaluation from 7/2022 that is only approved for 155 seats. The establishment currently has 194 seats. Submitted seating change evaluation to district office. Operator removed seats from premises. 155 seats at recheck. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched freezer door handle soiled with flour from breading raw fish, then touched deli paper to place in basket for ready to eat food. **Warning**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 2 drawer reach in cooler under grill. Employee stated cooler was unplugged and just recently plugged back in. Employee stated they took temperatures at 11am and all items were below 41F. Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly chill. grouper (58F - Cold Holding); shucked oysters (58F - Cold Holding); grouper fingers (59F - Cold Holding); raw steak (58F - Cold Holding); raw gator (58F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw burgers (48F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand wash sink in cook line area Soda gun in bar area hung into hand wash sink **Warning**

Intermediate - 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/. 2 storage sheds at the back of the property storing dry storage items, 2 chest freezers, 2 vertical reach in freezers, 1 vertical reach in cooler. Sheds are connected via a boarded up breeze way, the entrance has a garage style roll up door with screening and a screen door in front of entrance. Dressing cooler across from bar in dining room. Reviewed with J. Cohee in plan review who stated they have received plans and are currently under review. Approved plans will be reviewed by inspector at next routine inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

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. Angel **Warning**

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler in prep area. Operator dated 1/25. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container with no handle used as scoop in bulk cornmeal **Warning**

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 149 outside 45 inside. Operator removed seats from premises. 155 seats total at recheck **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 149 outside 45 inside. Operator removed seats from premises. 155 seats total at recheck **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of to go containers and cups stored on floor in storage shed **Warning**

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls is dry storage room constructed of unsealed wood with gaps between each board. Room is enclosed in building with no exterior walls leading outside having gaps. **Warning**

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No soda gun holster in bar area **Warning**

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Garlic water in spray bottle in prep area **Warning**

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of pineapple tidbits

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Operator has interagency form from 11/2021 and seating change evaluation from 7/2022 that is only approved for 155 seats. The establishment currently has 232 seats **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above pickles in reach in cooler. Employee corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles in outdoor bar area **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 2 cooks 2 servers

Intermediate - 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/. 2 storage sheds at the back of the property storing dry storage items, 2 chest freezers, 2 vertical reach in freezers, 1 vertical reach in cooler. Sheds are connected via a boarded up breeze way, the entrance has a garage style roll up door with screening and a screen door in front of entrance. Dressing cooler across from bar in dining room. Discussed with Cindy who stated no plans have been submitted. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

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. Emailed digital copy to operator **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Donna Z.

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 232 seats, establishment is licensed for 100 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 232 seats, establishment is licensed for 100 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in dry storage shed **Repeat Violation**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Melted butter 108F. Operator moved to grill to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Operator has interagency form from 11/2021 and seating change evaluation from 7/2022 that is only approved for 155 seats. The establishment currently has 210 seats. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

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. Emailed form to operator **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 82F at hand wash sink at outdoor bar after running approximately 2 minutes

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. Emailed form to operator **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun nozzle in outdoor bar area **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in outdoor bar area

Intermediate - 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/. - 2 storage sheds at the back of the property storing dry storage items, 2 chest freezers, 2 vertical reach in freezers, 1 vertical reach in cooler. Sheds are connected via a boarded up breeze way, the entrance has a garage style roll up door with screening and a screen door in front of it. Discussed with Tara in plan review who states they have not received any plans **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on the floor in dry storage shed

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of trash cans in kitchen heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen area.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper filets in vertical glass door cooler

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table in prep area. Open employee drinks in vertical glass door cooler in prep area

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee portioning ranch sitting at the bar in the dining room.

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 210 seats, licensed for 100 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 210 seats, licensed for 100. Operator has interagency form from 11/2021 and seating change evaluation from 7/2022 that is only approved for 155 seats. The establishment currently has 210 seats. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In prep area of kitchen

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in outdoor bar area

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Issued to operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Dry storage rooms are screened in rooms covered in boards with gaps between doors -2 dry storage rooms behind restaurant, roll up and interior doors than can be closed. screen in front of 1st shed reach in coolers and reach in freezers in first shed section with deck between first and second shed with fencing type wood and screens. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Issued to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machine soild. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Inside of sheds exposed rafters and unsealed plywood walls and flooring **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. approximately 210 seats, only licensed for 100 seats **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchens and bar areas **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Floor soiled in shed storage. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wood attached to wall in kitchen not sealed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within manufacturer expiration date. See stop sale. Half and half expired July 23, 2022. Ricotta Cheese expired February 22, 2002 and March 5, 2022. Milk expired August 31, 2022. Mozzarella Cheese expired January 13, 2022.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Container of lemons in ice bin with ice used for drinks. See top sale.

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Container of lemons in ice bin. Manager removed container of lemons and discarded ice. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food past manufacturer expiration date. Half and half expired July 23, 2022. Ricotta Cheese expired February 22, 2002 and March 5, 2022. Milk expired August 31, 2022. Mozzarella Cheese expired January 13, 2022

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled. Cutting boards soiled. Interior of two door freezer in back prep room soiled. Ice machine at bar soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board in hand sink at outdoor bar. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - 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. Two storage containers outside with single service items and coolers not on plans. Patio bar with cooler not on plans. Soda machine with ice bin in dining area not on plans. Cooler in dining area not on plans. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at two door freezer in storage shed

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed for 100 seats. Establishments has approximately 200 seats outdoor and indoor combined.

Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. 3 coolers, 2 chest freezers and dry storage items stored in storage sheds outside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor in walk in cooler.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers and walk in cooler soiled. Fan in kitchen soiled. Exterior of hoods soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items on floor in storage shed.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers and cups stored in not fully enclosed outdoor shed **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls, ceilings, and floors not smooth easily cleanable in storage sheds outside. Wall in storage room with coolers not smooth easily cleanable. Floors throughout kitchen chipped. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen. Ceiling soiled at outdoor bar.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At 0ppm. Manager fixed to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**