THE PUTNAM LODGE
15487 NW HWY 19 · CROSS CITY · Dixie County · FL 32628
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Food displayed in lobby (bacon, parfaits, poached eggs) with no covering or protection.
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tiramisu prepared 9/25 and Cole slaw prepared 9/17 in reach in cooler in kitchen
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. COLD HOLDING Bread pudding 56F; Carrot cake 56F both prepared more than a day ago and left over night in two doors silver reach in cooler across from the three reach in freezers. Ambient Temperature 55F
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COLD HOLDING Bread pudding 56F; Carrot cake 56F both prepared more than a day ago and left over night in two doors silver reach in cooler across from the three reach in freezers. Ambient Temperature 55F
Intermediate 4
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Establishment has no food manager certifications available at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has food handler certificates available for any employees hired more than 60 days. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Corn casserole and chowder soup prepared yesterday with no date mark.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( cleaner ).
Basic 9
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Guest bathroom in lobby does not have a self closing mechanism.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at bar
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and aprons hanging on clean ware rack
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under exterior door from kitchen, with towel placed along threshold of door.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Several boxes of cooking oil stored on floor in back screen area and a tray of plastic tea bottles. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster with lid open
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Hamburger in reach in freezer not covered
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking drain pipes at handwash sink in kitchen under window next to Keurig coffee machine, and at bar.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:41 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.