BIG BASS GRILL AND LAKEFRONT RESORT
965 CR 439 · LAKE PANASOFFKEE · Sumter County · FL 33538
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in food prep are of back kitchen **Warning**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Dry bins in kitchen **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -9 rodent droppings behind cooler in far storage behind kitchen -4 rodent droppings behind other reach in cooler In back dry storage behind kitchen -10 rodent droppings on ledge of dry storage behind kitchen -5 rodent droppings by pizza oven in room behind kitchen – 3 rodent droppings behind make station in kitchen prep area -4 behind reach in freezer,s in outside dry storage -10 rodent droppings next to reach in cooler in outside dry storage -5 rodent droppings under wire shelf in outside dry storage -6 under plastic shelf in dry storage. – 5 rodent droppings in attached restroom outside back door. -6 behind small reach in cooler next to old oyster bar – 10 behind cooler in auxiliary bar across from restaurant. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Issued to operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Warning**
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Dry storage rooms are screened in rooms covered in boards with gaps between doors -2 dry storage rooms behind restaurant, roll up and interior doors than can be closed. screen in front of 1st shed reach in coolers and reach in freezers in first shed section with deck between first and second shed with fencing type wood and screens. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Issued to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machine soild. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Inside of sheds exposed rafters and unsealed plywood walls and flooring **Warning**
51-15-4Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. approximately 210 seats, only licensed for 100 seats **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchens and bar areas **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hoods in kitchen **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wood attached to wall in kitchen not sealed **Warning**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 25 ppm, operator will manually set up until repairs are made. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:46 AM.
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.