Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City
Last inspected:
15568 Us Hwy 19, Cross City, FL 32628Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City has accumulated 300 violations across 43 inspections since 2016, averaging 7 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for rodent activity, most recently in August 2022 when inspectors found 14 violations in a single visit. Food contact surfaces, employee health reporting, and consumer advisories are the most frequently cited violations. The restaurant has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $3,000 in fines, with a single fire safety violation documented in 2022 for a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone.
Most recent closure: August 30, 2022 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City: Comparison to Dixie County Averages
This Facility
7
violations / inspection
7 violations per inspection
Dixie County Avg
5.59
violations / inspection
5.59 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Dixie County Avg
0.56
closures / facility
0.56 county average
Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City: Emergency Closure History (2)
Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $3,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022057159 | $1,600.00 | Aug 30, 2022 | Tampa | |
| 5--2022011893 | $1,200.00 | Mar 3, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 5--2021020838 | $200.00 | Apr 13, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher at end of front counter.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (43)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 7 inspections72 violations · 48 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections22 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City last inspected?
- Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City last shut down?
- Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City was last shut down on August 30, 2022 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City had?
- Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City has had 43 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City find?
- Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City ever been shut down?
- Yes, Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City been fined?
- Samanthas Cypress Inn in Cross City has been fined a total of $3,000.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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