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CRACKER BARREL #500

CRACKER BARREL #500 maintains a 1.9/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in JENSEN BEACH. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

4101 Federal Highway
Florida, 34952
Martin County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10933852

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on floor of walk in freezer
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed inside walk in cooler- cooked apples inside metal container wrapped in plastic bags with condensation build up on inside at (45-49F - Cooling over night since 9:00pm) food did not cool from 135F to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed inside walk in cooler- cooked apples inside wrapped plastic bags with condensation build up on inside at (45-49F - Cooling over night since 9:00pm) food did not cool from 135F to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale Observed at prep reach in cooler- sliced tomatoes (49F - Cooling at 9:30 since 6:45-48F at 10:00) at current rate of cooling items with not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed sliced tomatoes inside walk in cooler to quick chill.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - Observed No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed over documentation at time of inspection Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8817865

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above dish machine in disrepair. Per operator, arrangements made for further reconstruction. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on cleaning plastic food container on dish storage rack. Operator put items out to dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean food storage container at dish storage shelf in back kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on tall stainless reach in cooler at back kitchen area.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken filets uncovered in tall stainless reach in cooler in back kitchen area. Operator stored items properly. 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 employee crack raw shell egg, then proceeded to handle clean plate and food equipment with ready to eat foods at cook line. Employee washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8817216

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8784123

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At clean dish storage area, bowls not inverted. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Employee cracking raw eggs with gloves, handling clean utensils without washing hands and changing gloves. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Operator educated employee of proper handwashing, employee removed gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touching face, not washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Operator educated employee about proper handwashing. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline, raw hamburgers (51F - Cold Holding); raw steaks (51F - Cold Holding); raw steak tips (51F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, Products held in cooler over 24 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline, raw hamburgers (51F - Cold Holding); raw steaks (51F - Cold Holding); raw steak tips (51F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, Products held in cooler over 24 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8523530

  • 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. Employee cracked raw eggs and proceeded to prepare plates without washing hands and changing gloves. Advised operator to educate employee on proper handwashing. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
  • 12A-13-4: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 pushed garbage down with bare hands, then proceeded to cook food on flat top grill without washing hands. Employee was advised by inspector to wash hands before preparing food. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated eggs was stored overnight. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated eggs was stored overnight. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8382562

  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef country fried steak over blueberries at reach in freezer cook line. Both products opened from commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw Chicken and broccoli casserole over shredded cabbage at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheddar and American cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Observed at reach in cooler on cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in reach in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheddar and American cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Observed at reach in cooler on cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in reach in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (120F - Hot Holding) Observed at hot holding unit in back prep area. Per operator, out of temperature for 1 hour. Operator placed back in oven to bring up to 135+F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. pancake batter w/ milk and egg (58F - Cooling) at 9:50 since 6:30 - 58F 10:10 Observed covered metal pans of pancake batter w/ milk and egg at reach in cooler by breading station. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**