Cumming, Forsyth County

CRACKER BARREL #697

675 BUFORD HWY CUMMING, GA 30040

Food

Latest score

Sep 2, 2025

City

Cumming

County

Forsyth

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Sep 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 863 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed TCS items above 41F. COS-discarded or rapidly chilled. Corrective Action: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(l) - mechanical warewashing, hot water sanitization temperatures(p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed hot water dish machine at 137F plate-level. COS-set up 3-compartment sink for sanitization. Corrective Action: The temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be less than 160F at plate-level.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspector observed mold-like build up on non-food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

May 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed dark colored accumulation of mold-like growth visible on the yellow valve seal of the soda nozzles. COS - PIC pulled nozzles for wash, rinse, and sanitize. Corrective action: Beverage dispensing nozzles must be cleaned at least every 24 hours and at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Inspector observed several clean utensils stacked while wet. Corrective action: Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying; must be completely air-dried before stacking.

Mar 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 892 violations

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed baked potatoes cooling in walk-in cooler, prepped this morning and measured 75 degrees F at exactly the 6 hour mark. COS PIC discarded. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed clean utensils wet stacked. COS pulled for re-wash. Advised PIC to completely air dry utensils only before stacking as clean.