CRACKER BARREL #225
800 KINGS HWY, Port Charlotte FL 33980 · 941 624 4994
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup on fan covers at Walk in Cooler.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles at Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned the handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at Salad Station.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at cookline in front of Deep Fryers.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the ice machine inoperable at the end of wait station.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator cleaned the floor.
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.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris behind reach in warmer handles.
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.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple at Walk in Cooler.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at Reach in Cooler handles.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at prep area.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Operator completed the documents during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers at Walk in Cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator able to provide by end of inspection.
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