Inspection Report

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THE PUTNAM LODGE

15487 NW HWY 19 · CROSS CITY · Dixie County · FL 32628

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 27, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3499933
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8881710
DBPR license2500162

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 5

#1Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing from handwash sink behind bar in main dining room.

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids left open on pad beside building.

#4Basic14-71-4

Basic – Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Blue tape on handle of reach-in cooler at cookline.

#5Basic36-30-4

Basic – 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.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 1:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.