CROSSROADS SALOON
647 N HIGHWAY 17, Palatka FL 32177 · 386-328-7735
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on door of reach in cooler in bar. Person in charge killed and discarded. Also, observed approximately 5 egg sacs on floor near water heater in the bar.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In the walk in cooler, prepared queso from 4/02. Operator states will discard.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris on prep table can opener blade.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No recent well water test report available. Operator called to have report sent over.
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, case of fries stored on the floor.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cook line with burned debris on the filters. Fan guards of walk in cooler with dust build up.
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live flying insect around center prep table of kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In the walk in cooler, chili date marked 10/10 and queso date marked 10/2. Per operator chili should have been from Saturday but unsure. Operator removed and discarded both products.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on cook line prep table with debris on the blade.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Pulled pork and gizzards in walk in cooler previously frozen missing date marking for day removed from freezer and thawing began.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No recent well water report available.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic portion cup used as scoop in bulk sugar container.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf of flip top reach in cooler to store prepackaged condiments.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bulk ice bin scoop handle in bulk ice, operator relocated.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on cook line hood filters.
Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Establishment allows indoor smoking through bar area.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table with debris on the blade.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two food handling employees present employed over 60 days with no proof of food handler training.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No current copy of well water report available.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line reach in cooler shelf for portioned dressing cups.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage on center prep table, employee relocated the beverage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage in ladies restroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk chicken batter and fish batter missing product labeling. Operator labeled both containers.
Nov 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection no proof of employee food handler training. One expired certificate posted on wall. Per operator scheduled to take food manager course on 9/5 then will provided food handler training course.
Aug 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle tortilla wrap with bare hand and place on grill and wrap toast in tin foil with bare hand. Discussed AOP or gloves with operator.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In the walk in cooler, open container of milk. Per operator most likely opened the day before and will ask bar staff.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection no proof of employee food handler training. One expired certificate posted on wall. Per operator scheduled to take food manager course on 9/5 then will provided food handler training course.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No well water testing report available.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice bin behind the deflector plate has mold like substance spots.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks in storage/office area not stored securely.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. At time of inspection current license displayed expired 06/01/2024.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on flip top reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator relocated the beverage.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter over cook line on the end not secured and in line with other filters of hood system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket with mold like substance build up.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head stored in mop bucket behind the bar counter.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Behind the bar counter on the floor by the register four cans of raid household pesticide. Operator states will remove from establishment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In the walk in cooler, corned beef date labeled from 3/09. Per operator mislabeled and prepared on 3/16. Operator replaced the label with correct date.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No current well water report available at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of the bulk ice bin has mold like substance spots forming on the deflector plate.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used as a scoop in the bulk sugar container. Operator states will replace with portion cup with handle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee aprons and jackets stored on shelf with single service carry out containers and over bottle beverages. Operator relocated all personal items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket has mold like substance spots.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on the flip top reach in cooler cutting board. Operator relocated the wet wiping cloth.
Sep 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting peppers with bare hands, spoke to employee who donned gloves.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cream cheese dip dated 9/4.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on door of reach in cooler in bar. Person in charge killed and discarded. Also, observed approximately 5 egg sacs on floor near water heater in the bar.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs missing date mark in reach in cooler.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee with expired training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottle with chemicals unlabeled. Person in charge labeled during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top of ice machine where deflector plate attached with mold like substance buildup.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches on the floor near water heater in bar. Observed 3 dead roaches in cabinet under sink in womens restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan above ice machine with dust buildup.
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