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CRACKER BARREL #282

Based on 7 health inspections, CRACKER BARREL #282 in VENICE has earned a 2.1/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

445 Commercial Court
Venice, Florida, 34292
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13477900

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing bracelets.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in freezer door in disrepair on the cook line.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup on the walk-in freezer fire sprinklers. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the beverage station nearest the office. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for chicken breading not stored above the food product at the breading station. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water overflowing from the drain underneath the three compartment sink.
  • 01B-38-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Observed pancake mix (52F - Cooling) at 11:15AM The operator stated the pancake mix was prepared at 6:30AM. The operator discarded the pancake mix. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed pancake mix (52F - Cooling) at 11:15AM The operator stated the pancake mix was prepared at 6:30AM. The operator discarded the pancake mix. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink with a splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
  • 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/

Inspection Date: 7/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894455

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on the preparation table at the to go station. The operator properly stored the beverage. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from clean beverage glasses to be served to the public. The operator discarded the employee food. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer fire sprinklers. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line nearest the storage area. The operator stated the cheese has been held for less than 1 hour. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used for campfire chicken. The operator discarded the brush. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8861368

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a package of employee candy stored near clean glassware in a cold holding unit in the server area. The operator removed the employee candy. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked/broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen.
  • 33-09-4:Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed open bagged trash in trash cans stored near the dumpster.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented #10 cans of apples stored near the hot holding units in the prep area. The operator segregated the canned food for return. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8860767

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer underneath the receiving door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8768895

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the hot box door handle in the prep area soiled with a buildup of food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer underneath the receiving door.
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 20 ants above the handwashing sink in front of the walk in cooler. The operator wiped the surface with a sanitizer wiping cloth. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 2/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8502716

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed a build up of debris on the stand up reach in cooler and hot holding unit in the prep area.
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored near clean dishware on the cook line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employees washed hands with cold water.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over pasteurized liquid eggs in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the liquid eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw steak tips in the reach in cooler near the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw products. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370596

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled with an accumulation of dust.
  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean plates stored underneath a paper towel dispenser at the handwashing sink on the cook line. The operator properly stored the clean dishes. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2022.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored above a food preparation area near the hot holding boxes in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for sugar not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee beverage stored in the reach in cooler at the servers station. The operator properly stored the beverage. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw bacon to handling a clean spatula without washing hands on the cook line. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet splitter added to mop sink faucet.