Best Western Cross Roads Inn in Defuniak Springs
Last inspected:
2343 Us Hwy 331 S, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435Part of: Best Western Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Best Western Cross Roads Inn in DeFuniak Springs operates a 42-seat food service facility at Risk Level 2. Over 21 inspections spanning from October 2022 to February 2026, the facility accumulated 93 total violations, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection—markedly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. No emergency closures are on record. High-priority violations have appeared sporadically, including management awareness and employee health reporting violations cited in September 2025, a consumer advisory violation in February 2024, and handwashing procedures cited in October 2022. The most recent inspection on February 25, 2026 found no violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Best Western Cross Roads Inn in Defuniak Springs: Comparison to Walton County Averages
Best Western Cross Roads Inn in Defuniak Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Best Western Cross Roads Inn in Defuniak Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Best Western Cross Roads Inn in Defuniak Springs last inspected?
- Best Western Cross Roads Inn in Defuniak Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Best Western Cross Roads Inn in Defuniak Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Best Western Cross Roads Inn in Defuniak Springs are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Best Western Cross Roads Inn in Defuniak Springs had?
- Best Western Cross Roads Inn in Defuniak Springs has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Best Western Cross Roads Inn in Defuniak Springs find?
- Best Western Cross Roads Inn in Defuniak Springs was most recently inspected on February 25, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Best Western Cross Roads Inn in Defuniak Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Best Western Cross Roads Inn in Defuniak Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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