The Putnam Lodge
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
55
Score
The Putnam Lodge has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 11, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Cross City average 69, so The Putnam Lodge trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
08A-20-5
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.
31B-04-4
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**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids left open on pad beside building.
33-16-4
Basic - Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Blue tape on handle of reach-in cooler at cookline.
14-71-4
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.
36-30-4
67
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Several trays of raw beef steak stored on shelf directly above packages of fully-cooked ham steaks inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved ham steaks to another shelf away from raw foods during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in prep area of kitchen blocked by large box fan. Manager removed fan from top of handwashing sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bleach and dish soap stored down inside handwashing sink near three-compartment sink. Manager removed all items from sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler doors in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in center of kitchen. Manager removed wet wiping cloth from table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on top of box containing crackers on lower portion of prep table in kitchen. Manager moved drink cup to the windowsill during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
61
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open jug of milk missing date mark inside reach-in cooler near warewash area. Manager stated the milk was opened three days prior and added proper date mark during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
90
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
82
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucets on the north side of the building.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaners stored in bar hand washing sink. Employee removed cleaners from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Creamer in reach-in cooler across from prep table next to prep sink.
02C-03-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans stored on top shelf in dish area.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor across from fryers.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates stored on kitchen microwave. Employee turned plates over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Putnam Lodge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Putnam Lodge on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Putnam Lodge?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Putnam Lodge.
How does The Putnam Lodge compare to other restaurants in Cross City?
The Putnam Lodge most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Cross City average of 69.
Has The Putnam Lodge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Putnam Lodge have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Putnam Lodge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Putnam Lodge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Putnam Lodge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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