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CRACKER BARREL #225

800 KINGS HWY, Port Charlotte FL 33980 · 941 624 4994

Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats206
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1801335
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker splitter. Operator placed a vacuum breaker at mop sink by the end of inspection.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup on fan covers at Walk in Cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 11, 2025Inspection 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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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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles at Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned the handles.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at Salad Station.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at cookline in front of Deep Fryers.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking the cookline handwash sink. Operator removed the garbage can to allow clear access.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 20, 2024Inspection 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on container as it was stacked on another container for no air flow at dish shelf. Operator removed the container to allow air flow.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the ice machine inoperable at the end of wait station.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator cleaned the floor.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fans covers at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the fan covers to clean.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed documents not signed by permit holder. Operator signed during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris behind reach in warmer handles.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup ice on floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator informed of replacing the door.
Basic/14-69-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple at Walk in Cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at Reach in Cooler handles.
Basic/23-24-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at prep area.
Basic/22-08-4
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed the documents during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers at Walk in Cooler.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area.
Basic/36-17-5
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator able to provide by end of inspection.
Basic/51-18-6/Corrected On-Site

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