CRACKER BARREL #250
9380 19 LN, Vero Beach FL 32966 · 772-563-0066
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 34 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw fish in thawing cabinet found at 51f. Manager stated it has been in cooler for 1 hour. Advised to move to freezer to rapid chillmanager moved to freezer
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. White vents along Cook line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cooks line
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on warmer door. Operator states they have one on order
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in dish area
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill have grease Drains under kettle have old food debris
Oct 1, 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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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For Roberto
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish pit area and walk in cooler floors
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Apr 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water In walk in cooler and In dish area -Dish area walls soiled in black mold like substance
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in dish area
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on chicken cooler drawers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Batter cooler
Apr 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Reading 147f. Operator ran disk thermometer through machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach expo cooler falling off door. Manager fixed gasket
Floor area(s) covered with standing water In walk in cooler and In dish area -Dish area walls soiled in black mold like substance
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in dish area
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on chicken cooler drawers
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain PVC pipe has fallen off 3CS. Manager wash able to Secure
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Batter cooler
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw fish in thawing cabinet found at 51f. Manager stated it has been in cooler for 1 hour. Advised to move to freezer to rapid chillmanager moved to freezer
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In dish area
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Water pitchers next to hand wash sink at front counter
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front expo cooler
Jun 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Hash browns found in reach in cooler at 79°. Manager stated they hydrate hash browns with hot water and are in cooling process. Product used is not BAF and has no manufacturer instructions. Manager threw away
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Chef cracked raw shell eggs on cooks line and moved to plating hasbrown casserole without changing gloves or washing hands. Educated manager
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher. Educated manager who had employee wash hands
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled in food debris
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. Emailed form to GM. 1 New employee
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler and under kettle pot station. Manager had employee clean up
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Accumulation of food debris under kettle station. Walk in cooler has food debris
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. In walk in cooler. Operator moved boxes of food away from water.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils found 71°
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Plumbing system in disrepair. Kettle pots are missing plumbing components to prevent food debri accumulation on floor. Mop sink is leaking water. Hand wash sink faucet by walk in cooler is dripping
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Multiple coolers
Walls behind kettle station are soiled in black like substance. Ceilings in dish area are soiled
Water draining onto floor surface. In walk in cooler. Water dripping from ceiling onto floor. Manager stated a work order is put in place
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air vent above dish machine soiled with dust
Aug 10, 2023Inspection 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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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dishwasher washed hands while still wearing gloves. Educated both employee and manager on correct hand washing procedures
Ceiling tile missing. Above dishwasher
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers wearing watches and bracelets
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of double oven
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