BIG BASS GRILL AND LAKEFRONT RESORT
965 CR 439 · LAKE PANASOFFKEE · Sumter County · FL 33538
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef burgers stored over raw fish in reach-in cooler underneath grill in kitchen. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef (119F – Hot Holding recheck at 172F) in steam table across from grill. Operator removed to reheat product. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clams and oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not kept in chronological order. Discussed procedures with operator.
52-04-5Intermediate – Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Observed catfish listed on several sections of the menu, and menu special board, but no catfish was observed in inventory or on invoices. Swai listed on invoices dated 10/02/2026. Operator stated they use swai for catfish orders. Discussed with operator removing catfish from menu, providing catfish, or informing all customers ordering catfish that swai will be substituted. Employees started to remove catfish items from menu. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 2
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling vents soiled with an accumulation of a mold-like substance throughout kitchen.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues with a mold-like substance at cooler in the entrance of the kitchen. Operator started to clean and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 12:56 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.