CROSSROADS RESTAURANT
5050 NE 128 AVE, Okeechobee FL 34974 · 863-763-8333
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Sticky trap under dishwasher not covered. Operator removed.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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 not date marked. Operator date marked.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at line. Operator placed in location.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes made Tuesday no date mark. Operator date marked.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed can drink in waiting station cooler in an employee area for storage.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 101 ounce can of green beans dented. Operator removed and voluntarily disposed.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice at 62 F, prepared yesterday per operator. Operator voluntarily threw out.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice at 62 F, prepared yesterday per operator. Operator voluntarily threw out.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Feb 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will call for service and set up triple sink to sanitize.
Jan 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will call for service and set up triple sink to sanitize.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Sticky trap under dishwasher not covered. Operator removed.
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. Provided operator with form, and employee signed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with quaternary solution not labeled at waiting station. Employee labeled.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator will provide, once she returns to establishment.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at wait station. Employee removed.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit: corner stand up unit.
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. Operator had employee sign form.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Quaternary spraying bottle not labeled. Operator labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in home fries. Operator removed.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in cooler.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures: light covers in dry storage.
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ S. Stone M. Anderson
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand washing sink to rinse off rag.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in cheese. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under dishwasher.
Light fixture covers soiled on the line and in dry storage.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line by toasters.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at waiting station.
Single-service articles improperly stored: coffee filters at station not protected. Operator covered.
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.