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CRACKER BARREL #167

CRACKER BARREL #167 maintains a 3.1/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in GAINESVILLE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

4001 Southwest 43rd Street
Gainesville, Florida, 32608
Alachua County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/4/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13625017

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed : the surface temperature indicators showed at 160° consistently, however the gauge on the dish wash machine reads between 159-178°.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed : floor tiles in multiple areas are in disrepair in the kitchen.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed : the hose Bibb under the 3 compartment sink in dish lacks a back flow device.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : multiple cutting boards on the cook line are stained.

9/17/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10919866

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed : floor tiles on the cook line are in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed : ice build up in multiple places in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the Melitha hot drink dispenser has build up at the underside ports.

2/21/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10783175

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/19/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8998444

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 8 basic

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing(murky) water in front of the dish wash machine at the covered drain.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: on the prep line, tiles in disrepair.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: the freezer floor with ice building on the floor. Repeat Violation
  • 16-38-5:Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed: the dish wash machine rinse gauge does not move when racks are run through.
  • 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed: a metal food pan come through the dish wash machine, food was still visible on the pan.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed: food pans coming through the dish wash machine, with old label residue still visible.
  • 21-14-4:Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed: an used apron stored in a food pan at the end of the cook line.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed: a blue soiled cloth on the cook line.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: at the breader station in the make table: shred cheese 55°, cut leafy greens 57° . Ice bags to be added. Items below at 43°. Pancake batter at the end of the cookline 58°. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the can opener on the prep line with dried food debris on the blade.

10/25/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8997957

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/8/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8786612

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket hanging on dry goods storage rack. Manager removed jacket. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Equipment not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting. Manager had wet items removed and rewatched Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor and food boxes in walk-in-freezer Repeat Violation
  • 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Cook wearing gloves wiped hands on apron then handled dishes being prepared and steam table utensils without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager. Manager spoke with cook. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler: Meat Loaf (57,58,58, 57,56,57F - Cold Holding). Meat loaf had been prepared 8 hours earlier. Manager discarded six containers of meat loaf. Egg wash on cookline drawer at 47F, Manager discarded. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler: Meat Loaf (57,58,58, 57,56,57F - Cold Holding). Meat loaf had been prepared 8 hours earlier. Manager discarded six containers of meat loaf. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink on cookline does not have, signs, soap, or towels.

1/16/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8590893

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in dish area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warmer on cook line greasy.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in prep area, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler in front of pass through window: tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**

10/6/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8385387

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 5 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the employee restroom door, self closer disabled.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water on the dish pit floor.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in the dish pit are in disrepair.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: stalagmites and stalactites formed in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop on the cook line in 128F water. The water was dumped and pre heated water was being prepared. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese in the cook line drawer, 46F. This was then placed in an adjacent reach-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**