PUTNAM LODGE
15487 NW HWY 19, Cross City FL 32628 · 352.440.0414
Last inspected Dec 11, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
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DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Box containing raw bacon stored on shelf directly above pan containing fully-cooked beef inside reach-in cooler near cookline. Manager moved the raw bacon to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk missing date mark inside reach-in cooler. Manager stated the milk was opened last week and voluntarily discarded it during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine door lid soiled with lime-like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning supplies stored down inside handwash sink near three-compartment sink. Manager removed the items from the sink during this inspection.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in corner below warewash area.
Food stored on floor. Seasonings stored on floor in dry storage room.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-use foil pans not inverted on top of refrigerator in dry storage room.
Aug 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of beer cooler in bar area soiled wih rust and/or brown substance.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Two ziplock bags containing cooked pasta and one bag containing cooked shrimp missing date marks on shelf inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager stated the pasta and shrimp were cooked on 8/23 and added the proper date marks during this inspection.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hole around pipe in bar area with gap leading to underside of building.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in bar area, below three-compartment sink. Manager swept the area during this inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup and open can labeled "Red Bull" stored on lower shelf of prep table beside clean dishes. Manager removed both drink s from the shelf during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on keg cooler doors in bar soiled with mold-like substance. Employee cleaned the gaskets during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor below three-compartment sink soiled with dirt and/or debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside bucket in warewash area.
Jan 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Three tubes of raw ground sausage with stored in pan on top of box containing raw bacon inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved raw ground sausage away from raw bacon during this inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing from handwash sink behind bar in main dining room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on doors of empty cooler near handwash sink soiled with black substance. 2. Box fan on shelf near dish machine soiled with dust.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids left open on pad beside building.
Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Blue tape on handle of reach-in cooler at cookline.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unsealed plywood wall in dry storage room in back of kitchen.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Several trays of raw beef steak stored on shelf directly above packages of fully-cooked ham steaks inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved ham steaks to another shelf away from raw foods during this inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in prep area of kitchen blocked by large box fan. Manager removed fan from top of handwashing sink during this inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bleach and dish soap stored down inside handwashing sink near three-compartment sink. Manager removed all items from 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 box containing crackers on lower portion of prep table in kitchen. Manager moved drink cup to the windowsill during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler doors in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in center of kitchen. Manager removed wet wiping cloth from table during this inspection.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open jug of milk missing date mark inside reach-in cooler near warewash area. Manager stated the milk was opened three days prior and added proper date mark during this inspection.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted. Manager inverted ice bucket during this inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table in kitchen beside cutting board. Employee removed drink cup from table during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen above clean dishes. Employee removed phone from table during this inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven door. Employee removed tongs from handle during this inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed tomatoes stored on shelf above cooked meatballs and yogurt inside reach-in cooler in storage area.
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.