CRACKER BARREL #506

2203 CORTEZ RD W

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 2/11/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink splitter.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in back kitchen area employee engaging in food preparation with a bracelet on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting in back kitchen area by dishwasher area .
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water by food kettles in back kitchen area and dishwasher area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open on south end of parking area.Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers in front kitchen area hoof filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed on cooks line reach in cooler and reach in freezer mold like substance on gaskets. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by mop sink.Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed in main kitchen area employee cracked raw shell eggs with no gloves. Employee grabbed single service bowl and touched interior of bowl and failed to wash hands after cracking raw shell eggs. Educated employee on hand washing and glove use. Employee discarded bowl and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Erika Richard and Kyle.
Food Inspector #8865994
2025-02-11
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).

Inspection on 8/20/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in back kitchen in salad preparation area air return vent soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in back kitchen area by dishwasher area.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area covered with standing water by food kettles in back kitchen area and dishwasher area.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor has accumulation of food debris in walk in freezer
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers in front kitchen area hoof filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in back kitchen area dry storage, coffee filters not protected. Person in charge placed in covered container. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in front kitchen area single service containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8718903
2024-08-20
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).

Inspection on 2/8/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 29-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed in back kitchen area above mop sink no back flow prevention device for faucet splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout main kitchen area and dry storage ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8603476
2024-02-08
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/8/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 2/1/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed in back kitchen area above mop sink no back flow prevention device for faucet splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout main kitchen area and dry storage ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on west side of parking lot. Person in charge cleaned up trash around dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers ad grill In main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in dishwasher area Dishwasher (Temperature 150°F) Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and called for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
Food Inspector #8502548
2024-02-01
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 9/18/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed in back kitchen area above mop sink no back flow prevention device for faucet splitter.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 3 Ceiling tile missing over dish machine in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout main kitchen area and dry storage ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wrist watch on employee preparing food In wait staff area.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back kitchen area by convection ovens,dishwasher area and Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on west side of parking lot.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers ad grill In main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Ob Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front waitstaff area. Butter cups (69F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. Person in charge stated they were out at room temperature for approximately 2.5 hours and placed them in the Walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food Inspector #8340665
2023-09-18
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).