CRACKER BARREL #282
445 COMMERCIAL CT, Venice FL 34292 · (941)480-9200
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 20 ants above the handwashing sink in front of the walk in cooler. The operator wiped the surface with a sanitizer wiping cloth.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under cook line and stand up reach-in freezer in kitchen gaskets are torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
May 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast over raw pork chops in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw pork chops on another shelf beside the raw chicken breast.
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. Observed dishwashing machine final rinse cycle 156.7.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water pressure at handwashing sink in men's and women's restroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under cook line and stand up reach-in freezer in kitchen gaskets are torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
Water draining onto floor surface ceiling/light fixture in kitchen.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Observed pancake mix (52F - Cooling) at 11:15AM The operator stated the pancake mix was prepared at 6:30AM. The operator discarded the pancake mix.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed pancake mix (52F - Cooling) at 11:15AM The operator stated the pancake mix was prepared at 6:30AM. The operator discarded the pancake mix.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink with a splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing bracelets.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in freezer door in disrepair on the cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
Ice buildup on the walk-in freezer fire sprinklers.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the beverage station nearest the office. The operator properly stored the ice scoop.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for chicken breading not stored above the food product at the breading station. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water overflowing from the drain underneath the three compartment sink.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line nearest the storage area. The operator stated the cheese has been held for less than 1 hour. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the cold holding unit.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used for campfire chicken. The operator discarded the brush.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on the preparation table at the to go station. The operator properly stored the beverage.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from clean beverage glasses to be served to the public. The operator discarded the employee food.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
Ice buildup on walk-in freezer fire sprinklers.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented #10 cans of apples stored near the hot holding units in the prep area. The operator segregated the canned food for return.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a package of employee candy stored near clean glassware in a cold holding unit in the server area. The operator removed the employee candy.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked/broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed open bagged trash in trash cans stored near the dumpster.
Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Aug 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer underneath the receiving door.
Aug 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 20 ants above the handwashing sink in front of the walk in cooler. The operator wiped the surface with a sanitizer wiping cloth.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the hot box door handle in the prep area soiled with a buildup of food debris.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer underneath the receiving door.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employees washed hands with cold water.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over pasteurized liquid eggs in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the liquid eggs.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw steak tips in the reach in cooler near the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw products.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed a build up of debris on the stand up reach in cooler and hot holding unit in the prep area.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored near clean dishware on the cook line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw bacon to handling a clean spatula without washing hands on the cook line. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled with an accumulation of dust.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean plates stored underneath a paper towel dispenser at the handwashing sink on the cook line. The operator properly stored the clean dishes.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2022.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored above a food preparation area near the hot holding boxes in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for sugar not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee beverage stored in the reach in cooler at the servers station. The operator properly stored the beverage.
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