Samanthas Cypress Inn
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Samanthas Cypress Inn has 13 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Cross City restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
52
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
33
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Sewage on ground near fence behind establishment. Manager stated the old septic tank is overflowing due to the rain and they are currently using the municipal sewer for wastewater. Inspector reported sewage to the department of environmental protection during this inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: No change. Manager stated she has spoken with the land owner and will be working with them to fix the problem. Following day callback per Robert. **Time Extended**
28-13-5
86
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Ziplock bag containing frozen raw chicken stored on shelf above packages of fully-cooked sausages inside reach-in cooler in rear storage room. Manager moved the raw chicken to the bottom shelf in another freezer during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Lower portion of deflector plate inside ice machine on back porch area soiled with brown substance. 2. Cutting board at cookline stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Seven FRLA food handler certificates all expired on 04/03/2024. One International Food Service Executive Association food handler certificate expired on 06/25/2024.
53B-14-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Floor tiles cracked throughout kitchen. Paint peeling on ceiling in dry storage area.
36-51-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining the bottom of two shelves on prep tables in center of kitchen.
14-45-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups new fountain machine behind front counter.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Styrofoam used to cover refrigerated salad bar. Styrofoam is not durable and small pieces of styrofoam are inside ranch dressing. Manager removed ranch dressing from bar and stated she will begin using the proper lid to cover the salad bar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on freezers in rear storage area soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Fan in kitchen near warewash area soiled with dust. 3. Conduit coming down from ceiling over cookline soiled with dust. 4. Area around nozzles of fountain machine at front counter soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen stained. Wall beside ice machine at front counter soiled with dust.
36-50-4
52
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at green hose connection at front of building. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: sausage and ham mixture (47F - Cold Holding). Zip bag containing ham and sausage mixture stored on top of make-table above the fill line. Employee stated the sausage and ham has been stored above fill line for appropriately three hours. Inspector had employee place bag into the freezer to cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee placed raw beef onto grill with gloved hands, changed gloves, then reached into mushrooms in make-table without washing hands. Inspector had employee wash hands and put in new gloves before continuing to work at cookline. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cookline stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled a cup with water at handwash sink at cookline.
31A-11-4
52
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at green hose connection on front of building. Backflow prevention device missing at blue hose connection behind building. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing degreaser stored on table in kitchen beside mixer and above clean pans. Employee removed degreaser from table during this inspection. Bottle of "pine-sol" stored on shelf in server station beside condiments and above clean utensils. Manager removed pine-sol from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler in back of kitchen: sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all have been held inside unit overnight. Stop sales issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler in back of kitchen: sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all have been held inside unit overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink chlorine 200ppm. Employee diluted water, then 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above slices of cheese inside make-table at cookline. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf of make-table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser on table in kitchen missing label. Employee added proper label during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cookline heavily stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No handwash sign and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near three-compartment sink missing handwash sign and towels. Employee replenished towels during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining lower shelf of prep table in center of kitchen containing clean metal pans.
14-45-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on lower shelf of prep table in center of kitchen beside clean pans. Employee removed drink cup from table during this inspection. Two employee drinks on top of microwave in kitchen. Employee removed both drinks from microwave during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested plastic containers on clean dish storage rack in back storage room. Wet nested drink cups at server station near fountain machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Large gap below back door storage room.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles throughout back storage room. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic pan on clean dish rack in back storage area.
14-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster and grease receptacles not on a nonabsorbent pad. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in freezer lid damaged with exposed insulation in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill heavily soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood above grill heavily soiled with grease. Walls in kitchen near grill soiled with grease. Ceiling throughout kitchen soiled with grease. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust. Ceiling in dry storage area soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
18
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 9 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. Dish machine 10PPM. Manager unlinked line and primed machine, then 50PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection in front of building near walkway. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection behind building.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside white reach-in cooler in back of kitchen: cheese slices (48F, 48F, 48F, 49F, 49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F, 47F, 47F - Cold Holding); sausage (46F - Cold Holding); butter packets (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all have been held inside unit since delivery at 7am. Stop sales issued. On counter at server station: butter packets (73F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the butter packets had been outside refrigeration for two hours and placed them inside the freezer to cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside white reach-in cooler in back of kitchen: cheese slices (48F, 48F, 48F, 49F, 49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F, 47F, 47F - Cold Holding); sausage (46F - Cold Holding); butter packets (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all have been held inside unit since delivery at 7am.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of burn cream stored above container of diced onions inside reach-in cooler door in back of kitchen. Manager removed burn cream from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-07-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster and grease receptacles sitting directly on soil.
33-23-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in freezer lid damaged with exposed insulation in storage area.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill heavily soiled with grease. Fan in kitchen soiled with dust. Electrical cords coming from ceiling at cookline heavily soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two bins of flour on prep table near cookline missing labels.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling and/or wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen at cookline heavily soiled with grease. Ceiling throughout kitchen soiled with grease. Ceiling in dry storage area soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor near buffet line. Employee cleaned up and discarded during this inspection.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table in center of kitchen above clean pans. Employee removed cup from table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink cups wet nested on shelf in server station near fountain machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles damaged in dry storage area behind kitchen near reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
30
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bucket of cleaner stored above food on shelf at server station. Employee moved the bucket to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Boiled eggs in reach-in cooler by cookline at 50F. Employee stated they were cooked the previous day. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Boiled eggs in reach-in cooler by cookline at 50F. Employee stated they were cooked the previous day. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-36-5
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. Dish machine, 0PPM. Manager primed machine, 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork chops in reach-in freezer at the end of dishwash station at 57F. Employee placed in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Sausage stored in reach-in cooler near prep table at 52F. Employee moved to a freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items at front counter buffet bar: chicken tenders (115F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (125F - Hot Holding); pork chop (110F - Hot Holding). Employee stated the items had been displayed for thirty minutes. Employee returned items to kitchen to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board near entrance from dining room. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink. Employee placed new paper towels at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Green beans in reach-in cooler at the end of three-compartment sink. Employee stated item was prepared on Friday. Employee placed proper date on item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in mens restroom. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cookline.
36-27-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing in 3 compartment sink without running water. Employee turned on the water to continue thawing. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood above cookline heavily soiled. Vent fan above reach-in cooler dusty. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Both dumpsters behind building.
33-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at server station.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on table in dry storage room with food debris inside.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine at server station.
10-12-5
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Reach-in cooler at the end of the three-compartment sink dripping from the fan unit. Employee placed a pan below the drip to collect water. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-52-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Chipped/broken containers on shelf in dry storage room.
14-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles on floor in back storage room.
36-17-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to back storage room. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On prep table below mixer in kitchen. Cups at server station.
24-08-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used as liner beneath prep tables in kitchen.
14-45-4
14
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Item in reach-in cooler across from dish area hand washing sink: macaroni (46F - Cooling). Manager stated item prepared the previous day and stored over night. Manager discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Item in reach-in cooler across from dish area hand washing sink: macaroni (46F - Cooling). Manager stated item prepared the previous day and stored over night. Manager discarded item. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-36-5
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 touched apron and then proceeded to handle bacon. Inspector stopped employee and had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Bacon placed on paper towel after cooking.
14-86-1
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 rodent droppings behind reach-in freezer in back storage room where back entrance is located. Observed 12 rodent droppings underneath shelf next to back door in back storage room. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in steam table across grill: chicken (114,119F - Hot Holding). Employee stated item placed in steam table 45 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Employee reheated chicken, 178,179.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin for ice machine in back of kitchen. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from fryers. Interior of reach-in cooler across from dish area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to dish machine. Employee provided hand towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water not working in mens restroom, cold water coming out at 78F.
27-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored across from dish machine. Employee turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler next to dish area hand washing sink.
14-33-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in freezer across from office.
14-36-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to back storage room where rodent droppings observed.
35B-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Samanthas Cypress Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Samanthas Cypress Inn on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Samanthas Cypress Inn?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Samanthas Cypress Inn.
How does Samanthas Cypress Inn compare to other restaurants in Cross City?
Samanthas Cypress Inn most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Cross City average of 69.
Has Samanthas Cypress Inn's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Samanthas Cypress Inn have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Samanthas Cypress Inn means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Samanthas Cypress Inn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Samanthas Cypress Inn is inspected around four times per year on average.
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