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CRACKER BARREL #189

4343 LAKELAND PARK DR, Lakeland FL 33809 · 863 853 5405

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats206
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6304840
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
AUG 25
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked macaroni and cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, from previous night 12 hrs plus. Manager discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on containers in clean dish storage shelves, manager separated to air dry.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor.
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed around soda nozzles, employee cleaned around nozzles.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food in interior of main hot box.
Basic/22-08-4
Water leaking from pipe faucet. Observed at sink in service station and under soft drink machine.
Basic/29-11-4
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in hot box.
Basic/14-11-5
Mar 6, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris in lowboy unit on cook line, employee cleaned gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in upright unit, observed in prep cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind equipment in kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked macaroni and cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, from previous night 12 hrs plus. Manager discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked macaroni and cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, from previous night 12 hrs plus. Manager discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on soda nozzles, manager cleaned nozzles.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris behind cook line equipment, also debris on walls behind cook line equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around delivery door.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in delfield unit prep cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed in server station.
Basic/14-06-4
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris around soda nozzles in service station. Employee cleaned around nozzles.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area.
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floors and walls.
Basic/14-69-4
Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at mop sink.
Basic/29-11-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.