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BIG BASS GRILL AND LAKEFRONT RESORT

With 9 inspections documented, BIG BASS GRILL AND LAKEFRONT RESORT maintains a 1.7/5 food safety rating in LAKE PANASOFFKEE. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 9 reports on file

965 CR 439

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/24/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13657433

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026

3/3/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13639832

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in cook line area ambient temperature 54F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Ambient 46F. Operator showed receipt for purchase of replacement cooler. Employees are keeping TCS food on ice until it arrives. **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple coolers in cook line and prep area soiled including shelves and gaskets Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: License has not been renewed **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled in cook line area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**

2/25/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13619017

Follow-up Inspection Required

6 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in cook line area ambient temperature 54F Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour and case of lemon juice in dry storage area. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers and hood filters have grease build up Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple coolers in cook line and prep area soiled including shelves and gaskets Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered cook line area through kitchen door and placed gloves on without hand wash Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26 Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw alligator in glass door vertical cooler. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Swiss cheese (51F - Cold Holding); American cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); sausages (55F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese mix (51F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (52F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in cook line area to the right of the stream tables. 54F ambient temperature, employee states items have been in cooler since 9am, no documented temperature monitoring. See stop sale. Swiss cheese (51F - Cold Holding); American cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); sausages (55F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese mix (51F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (52F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored on prep table shelf. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled in cook line area Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in cook line area blocked with trash can and pitcher stored in sink. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical in spray bottle on prep table shelf. Operator labeled degreaser. Corrected On-Site Warning

9/2/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10926568

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 5 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Employee removed bag of potato off floor of walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Employee turned water on fish in standing water in sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with black mold like substance in ware washing area.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator marked smoked fish dip on menus during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

5/20/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10768984

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls and ceiling. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls soiled. Warning
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used personal phone and proceeded to reach for a clean plate to store customer's cooked food without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad Station-; Sliced Cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (56F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to a different reach in cooler to quick chill. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit Prep Table- ; Cooked Potatoes (115-117F - Hot Holding) Per Manager food item stored on prep table less than 2 hours. Observed item stored at room temperature. Manager reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 02A-01-5:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sign provided to operator. Warning

1/31/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10768684

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 149 outside 45 inside. Operator removed seats from premises. 155 seats total at recheck Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
  • 51-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 149 outside 45 inside. Operator removed seats from premises. 155 seats total at recheck Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
  • 36-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls is dry storage room constructed of unsealed wood with gaps between each board. Room is enclosed in building with no exterior walls leading outside having gaps. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
  • 28-12-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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 194 seats. Submitted seating change evaluation to district office. Operator removed seats from premises. 155 seats at recheck. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Reviewed with J. Cohee in plan review who stated they have received plans and are currently under review. Approved plans will be reviewed by inspector at next routine inspection. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Angel Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**

1/29/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8740485

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 4 int, 8 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container with no handle used as scoop in bulk cornmeal Warning
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 149 outside 45 inside. Operator removed seats from premises. 155 seats total at recheck Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 149 outside 45 inside. Operator removed seats from premises. 155 seats total at recheck Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of to go containers and cups stored on floor in storage shed Warning
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls is dry storage room constructed of unsealed wood with gaps between each board. Room is enclosed in building with no exterior walls leading outside having gaps. Warning
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No soda gun holster in bar area Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Garlic water in spray bottle in prep area Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee exited kitchen area, then enter kitchen again and placed gloves on without hand wash. Warning
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on pants, touched clean equipment without hand wash. Warning
  • 28-12-4:High 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 194 seats. Submitted seating change evaluation to district office. Operator removed seats from premises. 155 seats at recheck. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched freezer door handle soiled with flour from breading raw fish, then touched deli paper to place in basket for ready to eat food. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 2 drawer reach in cooler under grill. Employee stated cooler was unplugged and just recently plugged back in. Employee stated they took temperatures at 11am and all items were below 41F. Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly chill. grouper (58F - Cold Holding); shucked oysters (58F - Cold Holding); grouper fingers (59F - Cold Holding); raw steak (58F - Cold Holding); raw gator (58F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw burgers (48F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand wash sink in cook line area Soda gun in bar area hung into hand wash sink Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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. Reviewed with J. Cohee in plan review who stated they have received plans and are currently under review. Approved plans will be reviewed by inspector at next routine inspection. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - 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. Angel Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler in prep area. Operator dated 1/25. Corrected On-Site Warning

4/17/2024· 1y 12mo ago

Visit ID: 8438397

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 5 int, 2 basic

  • 51-09-4:Basic - 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
  • 51-15-4:Basic - 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
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of pineapple tidbits
  • 28-12-4:High 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-05-6:High 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
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles in outdoor bar area Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Donna Z.

7/5/2023· 2y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8361998

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 6 int, 10 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen area.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper filets in vertical glass door cooler
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table in prep area. Open employee drinks in vertical glass door cooler in prep area
  • 08B-48-4:Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee portioning ranch sitting at the bar in the dining room.
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 210 seats, licensed for 100 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 210 seats, licensed for 100. 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 210 seats. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In prep area of kitchen
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of trash cans in kitchen heavily soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on the floor in dry storage shed
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in outdoor bar area
  • 28-12-4:High 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 210 seats. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in dry storage shed Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Melted butter 108F. Operator moved to grill to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Emailed form to operator Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun nozzle in outdoor bar area Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in outdoor bar area
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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 it. Discussed with Tara in plan review who states they have not received any plans Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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 form to operator Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 82F at hand wash sink at outdoor bar after running approximately 2 minutes