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
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
28-13-5High Priority – Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Sewage on ground near fence behind establishment. Manager stated the old septic tank is overflowing due to the rain and they are currently using the municipal sewer for wastewater. Inspector reported sewage to the department of environmental protection during this inspection. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate and interior walls inside ice machine at front counter soiled with lime-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager unable to locate chlorine test kit for three-compartment sink upon request.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser on shelf in warewash area.
Basic 6
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 restroom doors left open and are not self-closing.
36-51-4Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 1. Cracked and/or missing floor tiles throughout establishment. 2. Paint peeling on ceiling in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. 1. Top of reach-in freezer in back of kitchen dented and heavily rusted. 2. Front of reach-in freezer in rear storage room rusted. 3. Bottom shelving on prep table in center of kitchen rusted through.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters over cookline heavily soiled with grease. 2. Area around nozzles on fountain machine behind front counter soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Walls in dry storage room soiled with dust. 2. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen stained. 3. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:29 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.