Cypresswood Pub
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
74
Score
Cypresswood Pub appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Winter Haven average 88, so Cypresswood Pub trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. One of the Soda guns at the bar, employee cleaned and sanitized soda gun. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in freezer egg rolls and garlic bread boxes, operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of the microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Above cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage on the floor, employee removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
74
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled with dirt/debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood system above the stove.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler is soiled with food debris. Across from the cook line.
23-03-4
86
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in handwashing sink at bar. Operator sanitized sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on wooden cutting board in dry storage. Operator removed backpack. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside back panel of market table. Operator cleaned and Sanitized area.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator prime dish machine. First 0ppm. Second test 150 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line Gatorade open thirst quencher can. Employee removed open can **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside panel by door slider cook line.
23-03-4
78
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink behind bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles on floors In walk-in cooler and chicken on the floor In freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer was empty. The employee primed the machine. 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top section of the interior on the lid.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black chef coat on the can good rack in the dry storage area. The coat was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of frying shortening on the floor in the dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the cooking equipment. Oven and grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Dart J Cups on the floor in the dry storage area across from the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line.
36-27-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cypresswood Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cypresswood Pub on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cypresswood Pub?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cypresswood Pub.
How does Cypresswood Pub compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?
Cypresswood Pub most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 88.
Has Cypresswood Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cypresswood Pub have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cypresswood Pub means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cypresswood Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cypresswood Pub is inspected around two times per year on average.
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