Putnam Lodge in Cross City
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15487 Nw Hwy 19, Cross City, FL 32628Putnam Lodge in Cross City has accumulated 97 violations across 20 inspections since November 2022, averaging 4.85 violations per inspection—slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2 but with a concerning pattern of recurring high-priority violations. Employee health policy violations appeared in 6 of the 20 inspections, proper hand washing violations in 5 inspections, shell stock handling violations in 4 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in 4 inspections. High-priority violations were cited in 8 of the past 5 inspections alone, including employee health policy, allergen awareness, hand washing, and chemical storage issues. The facility has never been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on December 11, 2025 found 18 violations including high-priority employee health policy and allergen awareness violations, with a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action. An August 28, 2025 inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after 24 violations were identified, and a January 27, 2025 inspection also triggered an administrative complaint recommendation following 6 violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Putnam Lodge in Cross City: Comparison to Dixie County Averages
Putnam Lodge in Cross City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 3 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Putnam Lodge in Cross City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Putnam Lodge in Cross City last inspected?
- Putnam Lodge in Cross City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 11, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Putnam Lodge in Cross City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Putnam Lodge in Cross City are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Putnam Lodge in Cross City had?
- Putnam Lodge in Cross City has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Putnam Lodge in Cross City find?
- Putnam Lodge in Cross City was most recently inspected on December 11, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Putnam Lodge in Cross City ever been shut down?
- No, Putnam Lodge in Cross City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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