CRACKER BARREL #545

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as public health control for eggs without written procedures. Provided operator with form via email. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Observed written procedures at time of callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler above cook line near dish area, not in use. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside floor cracks at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked at cook line and inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at faucet in dish area. As per operator work order has been made to repair faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (100F - Hot Holding); sausage patties (94F - Hot Holding) as per operator for less than one hour. Operator took products to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken

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. Observed employee training expired for some employees.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair near dish area.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked inside walk in freezer.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior reach in cooler drawers soiled at cook line.

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 cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean plates without washing hands.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed potatoes (55 F - Cold Holding) at the front line . Food was placed at reach in cooler at 6:44 AM. Also observed hash browns (49 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. Hash browns were time marked yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potatoes (55 F - Cold Holding) at the front line . Food was placed at reach in cooler at 6:44 AM. Also observed hash browns (49 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. Hash browns were time marked yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the dishwasher room.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. I observed a lot of food debris under the fryers, under the steam table and at the front line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the front line.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor missing grout throughout the kitchen area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front line. Also observed ice buildup inside the walk in freezer Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the front line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed a pile of dishes not inverted at the front line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the reach in cooler was not covered. Manager covered it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind the grill at the front line with accumulated grease. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insect by the back door.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish (58 F - Cold Holding)stored at the front line . As per employee food was placed less than 2 hours ago. Employee placed fish inside the walk in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed 56 raw shell eggs stored next to the stove, eggs did not have time marked..

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the front line.

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed 2 employees chewing gum while delivering food to customers.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed floor tiles missing and standing water by the back door, also standing water at the front line and dishwasher area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. I observed a lot of food debris under the fryers, under the steam table and at the front line.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing at the dishwasher area and also at the entrance of the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with liquid margarine stored on the floor. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front line. Also observed ice buildup inside the walk in freezer.

Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed juice dispenser with mold like substance by the server aisle.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryers with a lot of grease, reach in cooler gaskets soiled, hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed a leaking under the 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the reach in freezer at the front line.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor, by the vestibule. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed a pile of soiled dishes not inverted at the front line.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food not covered inside the reach in freezer at the front line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind the grill at the front line with accumulated grease.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at the 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in dirty water at 135° F.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hash browns (48 -78 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler and also at the reach in cooler at the front line out of temperature. As per operator and the date marked stickers, foods were prepared on 3/25/2024. Stop sale was issued.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hash browns (48 -78 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler and also at the reach in cooler at the front line out of temperature. As per operator and the date marked stickers, foods were prepared on 3/25/2024. Stop sale was issued.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to the grill . Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopies of the food handler training for all the employees. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the front line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing at the dishwasher area and also at the entrance of the walk in freezer.

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the front line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer have accumulation of soil residues at the front line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed utensil not stored inverted inside the standing water at 135° F.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed foods inside reach in freezer not covered. Employee covered them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed next to the 3 compartment sink area. Operator removed the water. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed next to the 3 compartment sink area. Operator removed the water. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the front line area. Water is leaking from the steamer equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Observed at the front line area. Water is leaking from the steamer equipment. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer bottom with accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer bottom with accumulation of soil residues. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto floor from the AC unit at the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto floor from the AC unit at the walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside the bucket. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Observed mop not stored properly. Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (120-125F - Hot Holding); hush brown (130 F - Hot Holding) As per the manager for less than 30 minutes. Manager moved the products to the microwave to be reheating. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at walk in freezer and ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drawers reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior soiled located located opposite to the slicer equipment.

Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet and water leaking from pipe at ware washing area.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored with clean plates,located on the cookline. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at the ware washing area,cookline.

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed grout lines eroded by the cookline.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of chicken hot box soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris. Observed interior of convection oven soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris, unit at backup.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris,drawer units . Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris,unit opposite the flat top grill. Observed exterior of bulk sugar bin soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in freezer.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the cookline. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over precooked food at walk in freezer.

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink, at preparation sink, dishwasher area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hash brown (101°F - Hot Holding); sausages (105°F - Hot Holding) at cook line. And macaroni and cheese (122°F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (120°F - Hot Holding) at hot holding. As per manager for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the products to reheating to 165°F. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed throughout the chicken area.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cook equipments. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at sink located at dishwasher area.