CRACKER BARREL #119
4260 BOATWAYS RD, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 239-693-2244
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of potatoes thawing in prep sink no running water. Operator discarded potatoes during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed prep cook wearing a watch while preparing food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on cook line wearing bracelet while preparing food. Employee removed bracelet.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed unit at end of cook line with rusted shelf.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters uncovered in wait staff area by coffee machine. Operator covered filters.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in recharge red zone by prep area.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with clear liquid hanging over large kettles in prep kitchen. Operator removed spray bottle.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of potatoes thawing in prep sink no running water. Operator discarded potatoes during inspection.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw she'll eggs no gloves, pick up clean utensils then pick up clean plate ware to serve food on. Discussed proper hand washing and glove usage with Operator.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of debris on fan vents in walk in cooler with raw chicken and steak.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water in hand washing sink in men's bathroom. Operator stated he has work call out and plumber getting parts to repair.
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored on shelf in walk in cooler above food served to customers. Operator moved item for proper storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in 2 reach in freezer units on cook line across from flat top grills.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of debris in bottom of oven.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed 2 missing drip trays in hood system on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on shelf above fryers.
Sep 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup on blade of commercial can opener in prep area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle hanging above tilt skillet in prep area with yellow liquid. Operator indicated it was oil.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on cook's line wearing a watch while preparing food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans under stainless steel prep table in prep area wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked plastic on slicer in prep area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer on cook's line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris behind timers on cook's line above the fryers.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 eggs then pick up clean plate ware to plate cooked food. No hand washing. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone cover stored in metal pan on cook's line next to pan of nuts. Operator removed from line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris behind timers on cook's line above the fryers.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored with food contact surface up in dish area. Operator had employee store utensils properly and rewash during inspection.
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