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16714 US 19 SE, Cross City FL 32628 · 352.498.3333
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen near cookline.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018049948 | Sep 13, 2018 | Oct 19, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in warewash area blocked by large trash can and empty cooking oil boxes. Manager unblocked the handwash sink during this inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on top of boxes containing cooking oil near cookline. Manager removed the drink from the area during this inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee's personal fast food and fish stored on shelf above restaurant beef and chicken inside walk-in cooler. Manager removed both items from the shelf during this inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Nonfunctional ice machine in lobby. 2. Nonfunctional refrigerator at cookline. No food stored inside unit.
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Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Wire shelving along wall in kitchen soiled with grease and dust. 2. Air vents on ceiling in lobby soiled with dust.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Nonfunctional refrigerator stored outside behind restaurant.
Aug 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Pan containing raw chicken stored on shelf directly above pan containing raw beef inside walk-in cooler. 2. Pan containing frozen raw chicken stored on shelf directly above pans containing frozen raw beef inside reach-in freezer near kitchen entrance. Manager moved raw chicken to the bottom shelf inside both units.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cup containing seasoning heavily soiled with food debris at cookline.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored down inside pan containing cut broccoli inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cobweb on ceiling above cookline in center of kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Nonfunctional fountain machine and ice machine in lobby.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Small shelf below cookline soiled with food debris. 2. Trash can at cookline soiled with black substance. 3. Exterior of cooler at cookline heavily soiled with grease. 4. Shelf above prep table at cookline soiled with dust. 5. Area around nozzles of unused fountain machine heavily soiled with mold-like substance.
Mar 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Open pan containing raw chicken wings stored on shelf directly above packages of raw beef inside wall-in cooler. 2. Wrapped pans containing raw chicken stored on shelf directly above wrapped pans containing raw beef inside reach-in freezer at kitchen entrance. All raw items were moved to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom shelf inside reach-in cooler at cookline soiled with food debris.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelving inside reach-in freezer at kitchen entrance. Manager removed cardboard during this inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large metal pan not inverted on top of shelf near warewash area. Manager inverted pan during this inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Nonfunctional coolers located at cookline and outside back door. No food stored inside units.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior and handles of reach-in coolers throughout kitchen soiled with grease and/or food debris. 2. Exterior of trash can at cookline soiled with black substance.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan containing frozen raw chicken and pan containing frozen pork thawing on counter near cookline at room temperature. Both items still frozen solid. Inspector had employee move items to the cooler to continue to thaw under refrigeration.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor below shelving and behind equipment throughout establishment soiled with dirt and/or debris.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Pan containing raw chicken stored in shelf directly above pan containing raw beef inside reach-in freezer in front of kitchen. Manager moved raw beef to the top shelf during this inspection.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves inside reach-in freezer in front of kitchen. Manager removed cardboard from freezer during this inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1. Ceiling vent at front counter soiled with dust. 2. Ceiling vent in storage room near front counter soiled with dust.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of white cooler near fryers soiled with grease.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on counter at cookline.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen near cookline.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Frozen pork stored inside grocery bag inside reach-in freezer near kitchen entrance. Manager stated the pork was intended to be used for restaurant.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling air vents soiled with dust in customer dining area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table in kitchen above container of oil and clean cutting boards.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal phone stored on top of oil container near cookline.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Three bins containing unwrapped utensils stored laying flat in customer dining area. Manager repositioned utensils with handles facing upwards during this inspection.
Dec 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw chicken stored above pan of cooked chicken inside reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler. Open grocery bag containing raw fish stored above box containing frozen vegetables inside reach-in freezer near back door. Manager removed fish from area during this inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket lid stored inside handwash sink in kitchen near three-compartment sink. Manager removed lid during this inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Open grocery bag containing personal fish stored above box containing frozen vegetables inside reach-in freezer near back door. Manager removed fish from area during this inspection.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Lower shelf of prep table at cookline rusted. Shelf above make-table at cookline rusted.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Utensils on counter in seating area stored layer out in open boxes so that any part of the utensils can be touched.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.