BIG BASS GRILL AND LAKEFRONT RESORT
965 CR 439 · LAKE PANASOFFKEE · Sumter County · FL 33538
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flying insects in cook line area, landing on closed make line cooler and cutting board 9 live flying insects in dish washing area on dry dish rack Approximately 6 live flying insects in vertical reach in cooler in outdoor shed landing on food products including packaged cheeses
01B-17-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Half and half in reach in cooler in kitchen
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Spigot at back fenced in section of the establishment
Intermediate 4
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster and clam tags not marked
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Two storage containers outside with single service items and coolers not on plans. Patio bar with cooler not on plans. Mop sink in incorrect location. Soda machine with ice bin in dining area not on plans. Cooler in dining area not on plans. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Strainers in dish washing area heavily rusted
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans in vertical reach in cooler in outdoor shed. Half and half in cook line reach in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded half and half.
Basic 8
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead flying insects. Approximately 50 dead flying insects on dry storage shelf and on top of canned foods stored on shelves Approximately 20 dead flying insects on dry dish shelves Approximately 14 dead flying insects in vertical reach in cooler in outdoor shed on top of packages cheeses and on shelving unit Approximately 37 dead flying insects on exterior of cooler doors in outdoor storage shed Approximately 8 dead flying insects in tackle box used to hold condiments and silverware in outdoor seating area Approximately 150 dead flying insects on bar top in outdoor seating area Approximately 84 dead flying insects on table tops in outdoor dock seating area
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls in bulk flour and dry batter containers
08B-43-4Basic – Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. 3 vertical coolers, 2 chest freezers and multiple dry storage items including soda bibs stored in 2 outdoor she
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall fan in cook line area soiled with accumulated dust
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Limes stored in shucked oyster container in bar area
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not protected from contamination. Dead flying insects in to go boxes in cabinet at outdoor bar area To go containers stored on floor in outdoor shed To go containers and cups stored in not fully enclosed outdoor shed
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in dry storage, pizza oven area is constructed of unsealed wood Floors in kitchen area in disrepair, chipped paint Walls in additional dry storage room adjacent to bar constructed of unsealed wood **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and ceiling in cook line area by steam table have accumulated dust
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:09 AM.
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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.