How many health inspections has CROSSROADS RESTAURANT had?

CROSSROADS RESTAURANT has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CROSSROADS RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, CROSSROADS RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CROSSROADS RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at CROSSROADS RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Toilet facilities.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

CROSSROADS RESTAURANT

5050 NE 128 AVE, Okeechobee, FL 34974

Okeechobee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CROSSROADS RESTAURANT INC · License: SEA5700510

CROSSROADS RESTAURANT in Okeechobee, FL has 23 inspections on record with 132 total violations (5.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections

132Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 6, 2025

Inspection History (23)

May 6, 2025 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Apr 22, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 13, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 30, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Jan 16, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Feb 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

May 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Nov 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 8, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 8, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Aug 10, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

How Does This Facility Compare?

CROSSROADS RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Okeechobee County average of 0.13 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.60.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CROSSROADS RESTAURANT had?: CROSSROADS RESTAURANT has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CROSSROADS RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, CROSSROADS RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CROSSROADS RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at CROSSROADS RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Toilet facilities.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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Last verified: May 6, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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