Cypress Cove Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Cypress Cove Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to nine violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust”, showing up two times.
By comparison, the average Kissimmee facility scores 78, putting Cypress Cove Restaurant on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
39
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk walk in cooler
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, beef chicken walk in cooler # 2
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked meatballs walk in freezer
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both walk in coolers **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
55
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over dumplings **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Booster not working. Must use triple sink. Operator placed DO NOT USE sign. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Temperature on irreversible temperature indicator reads. 150**Complied**. Must continue to do final sanitizer step in triple sink until you ensure that the temperature reaches 160f on your thermometer. **Admin Complaint**
22-57-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Has not used last mussel this week. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00 ppm, remade 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
21-08-4
70
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Booster not working. Must use triple sink. Operator placed DO NOT USE sign. **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over prosciutto in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Mussel tags.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00 ppm, remade 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
45
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright cooler in dry storage handle. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cypress Cove Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cypress Cove Restaurant on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cypress Cove Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cypress Cove Restaurant.
How does Cypress Cove Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Cypress Cove Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Cypress Cove Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cypress Cove Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cypress Cove Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cypress Cove Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cypress Cove Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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