SAMANTHAS CYPRESS INN
15568 US HWY 19 · CROSS CITY · Dixie County · FL 32628
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shelled eggs out at ambient temperature 58F. Manager advised eggs had been out for 30 minutes. Raw shelled eggs placed reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of fly bait, Plummer putty and chemical spray cans stored on top of reach in freezer.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea machine has white crust accumulated on tip of liquid discharge spout Cutting board on flip-top make table stained in kitchen. Food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for three employees hired more than 60 days **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses for five employees. **Warning**
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. Outside bathrooms behind building does not have a self closing mechanism. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in inside women's bathroom or the outside unisex bathroom.
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour bin container lid cracked.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezers.
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Small Reach in freezer in back room has lid insulation exposed and missing. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold on gaskets of reach in freezers.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior kitchen back door does not have a self-closing mechanism **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 2:52 PM.
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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.