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FLORIDA CRACKER COOKSHACK

FLORIDA CRACKER COOKSHACK in BROOKSVILLE has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Broad Street
Florida, 34601
Hernando County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10875934

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Potato Salad (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the left of the walk-in cooler and steam table. Operator stated item had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in wait station/front service counter blocked with items in handwash sink (brewing basket, etc.). Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10763114

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - No backflow preventer on a threaded faucet. Under the employee hands washing sink next to exit door in kitchen. Opened valve and water comes out of faucet

Inspection Date: 1/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8740785

  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dry storage room
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade rusted
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area 78F after running for approximately 2 minutes

Inspection Date: 6/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8703383

  • 28-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dripping into five gallon bucket in walk in cooler. Condensation pooling on ceiling in walk in. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8621982

  • 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dripping into five gallon bucket in walk in cooler. Condensation pooling on ceiling in walk in.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Both ice bins in front server area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live on floor in kitchen Operator killed **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- Beans 44F Potato salad 46F Brisket 44/45F Collards 44/45F Operator took temperatures this morning and everything was 39 F. Rechecked at the end of the inspection and all the temperatures were the same. Operator called for service and will move food to the second operational walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 ppm strip turned dark blue, then white **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362343

  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above 200 ppm, the strip started turning white. Operator changed out bucket Corrected On-Site