Big Cypress Grill / Big Cypress Golf Club
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Big Cypress Grill / Big Cypress Golf Club 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 13, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Big Cypress Grill / Big Cypress Golf Club's latest score is in line with the Lakeland average of 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of potatoe chips on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
86
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease buildup.
23-03-4
95
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
33
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed next to hand sink in service station.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment, Also soiled wall in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of cups stored on floor in dry storage area, manager removed cups from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
78
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of chicken base on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled drains under 3-compartment sink and on cookline.
23-03-4
82
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer shortening on floor in dry storage area, manager removed shortening from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on cookline.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled drain under 3-compartment sink.
23-03-4
86
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit, employee cleaned top area. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit, employee cleaned top area. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drain soiled at 3-compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drain soiled at 3-compartment sink. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed for Anthony A.
53A-01-7
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 operator form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit, employee cleaned top area. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing tiles near walk in freezer.
36-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of flour on floor in dry storage area, manager removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drain soiled at 3-compartment sink.
23-03-4
58
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in bar area. Soap was provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in bar area, manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board on cookline.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of strawberry fruit drink on dry storage area floor. Manager removed food from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Cypress Grill / Big Cypress Golf Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Cypress Grill / Big Cypress Golf Club on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Cypress Grill / Big Cypress Golf Club?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Big Cypress Grill / Big Cypress Golf Club.
How does Big Cypress Grill / Big Cypress Golf Club compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Big Cypress Grill / Big Cypress Golf Club most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Big Cypress Grill / Big Cypress Golf Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Cypress Grill / Big Cypress Golf Club have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Big Cypress Grill / Big Cypress Golf Club means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Big Cypress Grill / Big Cypress Golf Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Cypress Grill / Big Cypress Golf Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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