Crossroads Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Crossroads Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Okeechobee restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes made Tuesday no date mark. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed can drink in waiting station cooler in an employee area for storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
82
May 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 101 ounce can of green beans dented. Operator removed and voluntarily disposed. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
86
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice at 62 F , prepared yesterday per operator. Operator voluntarily threw out. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice at 62 F , prepared yesterday per operator. Operator voluntarily threw out. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
67
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will call for service and set up triple sink to sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Maintenance came to service and it is still not sanitizing properly. Operator is using trip.e sink. Operator will call maintenance again. **Time Extended**
22-49-4
86
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will call for service and set up triple sink to sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Sticky trap under dishwasher not covered. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-23-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form, and employee signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with quaternary solution not labeled at waiting station. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator will provide, once she returns to establishment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at wait station. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
50
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed dishes and handled clean coffee cup with out washing hands. Operator educated employee on proper technique and they washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in home fries on line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Light covers soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at line.
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Grits removed from bulk not labeled. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
61
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee with infected sore/cut/burn/wound on hand, finger or wrist without two layers of impermeable protection on the wound is handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items. No glove over bandaid while preparing omelette. Operator educated employee, glove was placed over bandaid. **Corrected On-Site**
11-13-5
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. No glove over bandaid while preparing omelette. Operator educated employee, glove was placed over bandaid. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-12-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Light covers soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crossroads Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crossroads Restaurant on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crossroads Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Crossroads Restaurant.
How does Crossroads Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?
Crossroads Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Okeechobee average of 81.
Has Crossroads Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crossroads Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Crossroads Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Crossroads Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crossroads Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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