CRACKER BARREL #167
4001 SW 43 ST, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.375.2424
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese in the cook line drawer, 46F. This was then placed in an adjacent reach-in freezer.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep reach-in cooler cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested bins on back storage rack. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Prep reach-in cooler cutting boards on cookline grooved. Ice buildup on floor of walk-in freezer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles damaged in kitchen.
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed : the hose Bibb under the 3 compartment sink in dish lacks a back flow device.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : multiple cutting boards on the cook line are stained.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed : the surface temperature indicators showed at 160° consistently, however the gauge on the dish wash machine reads between 159-178°.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed : floor tiles in multiple areas are in disrepair in the kitchen.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed : floor tiles on the cook line are in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed : ice build up in multiple places in the walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the Melitha hot drink dispenser has build up at the underside ports.
Feb 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: at the breader station in the make table: shred cheese 55°, cut leafy greens 57°. Ice bags to be added. Items below at 43°. Pancake batter at the end of the cookline 58°.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the can opener on the prep line with dried food debris on the blade.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing(murky) water in front of the dish wash machine at the covered drain.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: on the prep line, tiles in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: the freezer floor with ice building on the floor.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed: the dish wash machine rinse gauge does not move when racks are run through.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed: a metal food pan come through the dish wash machine, food was still visible on the pan.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed: food pans coming through the dish wash machine, with old label residue still visible.
Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed: an used apron stored in a food pan at the end of the cook line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed: a blue soiled cloth on the cook line.
Oct 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Cook wearing gloves wiped hands on apron then handled dishes being prepared and steam table utensils without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager. Manager spoke with cook.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler: Meat Loaf (57,58,58, 57,56,57F - Cold Holding). Meat loaf had been prepared 8 hours earlier. Manager discarded six containers of meat loaf. Egg wash on cookline drawer at 47F, Manager discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler: Meat Loaf (57,58,58, 57,56,57F - Cold Holding). Meat loaf had been prepared 8 hours earlier. Manager discarded six containers of meat loaf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink on cookline does not have, signs, soap, or towels.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket hanging on dry goods storage rack. Manager removed jacket.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Equipment not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting. Manager had wet items removed and rewatched
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor and food boxes in walk-in-freezer
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler in front of pass through window: tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded item.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in dish area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warmer on cook line greasy.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in prep area, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm.
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese in the cook line drawer, 46F. This was then placed in an adjacent reach-in freezer.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the employee restroom door, self closer disabled.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water on the dish pit floor.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in the dish pit are in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: stalagmites and stalactites formed in the walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop on the cook line in 128F water. The water was dumped and pre heated water was being prepared.
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