SAMANTHAS CYPRESS INN
15568 US HWY 19 · CROSS CITY · Dixie County · FL 32628
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Ziplock bags containing raw frozen chicken stored on shelf above sealed packages of fully-cooked ham inside reach-in freezer in storage area. An employee moved the raw chicken to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into handwash sink at front counter.
Basic 8
32-22-4Basic – Bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants. Employee restroom located on exterior of building door left open and is not self-closing. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 1. Several cracked floor tiles throughout dry storage area. 2. Several holes in wooden floor in deep freezer storage room. 3. Hole in floor below door leading all the way to outside in dry storage room. 4. Several holes rotted in exterior overhang surrounding building. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One small co2 tank not secured on back porch area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. 1. Top of reach-in freezer rusted and metal torn in back of kitchen. 2. Several torn gaskets on reach-in freezer doors in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Large white date label stuck to side of plastic pan on clean dish rack in rear storage area.
35B-04-4Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Large hole in floor below door leading all the way to ground below building at door in dry storage room.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing single-use foam trays stored directly on floor in closed dining area.
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old reach-in freezer stored outside behind establishment. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:23 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.