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BIG BASS GRILL AND LAKEFRONT RESORT

965 CR 439 · LAKE PANASOFFKEE · Sumter County · FL 33538

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3580296
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10768984
DBPR license7000603

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#4High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used personal phone and proceeded to reach for a clean plate to store customer's cooked food without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad Station-; Sliced Cheese (57F – Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (56F – Cold Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to a different reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit Prep Table- ; Cooked Potatoes (115-117F – Hot Holding) Per Manager food item stored on prep table less than 2 hours. Observed item stored at room temperature. Manager reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate02A-01-5

Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sign provided to operator. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls and ceiling. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.