BIG BASS GRILL AND LAKEFRONT RESORT
965 CR 439 · LAKE PANASOFFKEE · Sumter County · FL 33538
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of pineapple tidbits
28-12-4High Priority – Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Operator has interagency form from 11/2021 and seating change evaluation from 7/2022 that is only approved for 155 seats. The establishment currently has 232 seats **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above pickles in reach in cooler. Employee corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles in outdoor bar area **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 2 cooks 2 servers
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 2 storage sheds at the back of the property storing dry storage items, 2 chest freezers, 2 vertical reach in freezers, 1 vertical reach in cooler. Sheds are connected via a boarded up breeze way, the entrance has a garage style roll up door with screening and a screen door in front of entrance. Dressing cooler across from bar in dining room. Discussed with Cindy who stated no plans have been submitted. **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. Emailed digital copy to operator **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Donna Z.
Basic 2
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 232 seats, establishment is licensed for 100 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-15-4Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 232 seats, establishment is licensed for 100 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:02 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.