CRACKER BARREL #481
2151 54 AVE N, Saint Petersburg FL 33714 · 727-526-0031
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hash browns from previous day 53f in cooks line reach in cooler
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in threshold of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Manager stated tiles have been ordered and the work is scheduled for repair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in multiple reach-in freezers on cook-line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket with black mold-like substance on reach-in cooler at server wait station. Exterior of reach-in cooler at gasket contact point at chicken station soiled with accumulation of residue.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee observed cracking shell eggs on cookline and proceed to put on gloves. Stopped employee and discussed proper handwashing techniques. Employee then left the line to wash hands.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. (1) broken egg in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken and missing tiles in walk-in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Data plate worn and unreadable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on metal pans observed not properly air drying.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in cook-line. Manager advised a leaked may possibly be in the walls and a work order has been made.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from cook-line used to hold ice cream.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Ice scoop inside ice bin at server wait station with scoop not above ice. Manager discarded contaminated ice, and corrected handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach-in coolers across from cook-line soiled with black mold like substance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside multiple reach-in cooler units on the cook-line. Heavily soiled with old food debris.
Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Wet wiping clothes at rear kitchen area, next to walk-in cooler, on prep table. Employee removed.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection 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.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Lactic Sanitizer Bucket (700 DDBSA 1875 lactic acid) under strength on first test. Manager remade bucket to proper strength
Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Five #10 can cranberries dented
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hash browns from previous day 53f in cooks line reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash browns from previous day 53f in cooks line reach in cooler
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle on cooks line.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation freezing and "snowing" on cases of product in the walk in freezer
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooks line left side
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Observed employee rinsing soiled dishes then retrieving clean dishes from dishmachine without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates on cooks line is soiled food debris. Operator covered plates.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee donned beard guard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting on shelf in dry-storage area.
Food stored on floor. Container of liquid margarine on floor on cooks line. Employee removed from floor.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. From walk-in cooler a. Grilled chicken b. Meatloaf Operator covered food.
Oct 30, 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
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet in dish area
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep tables in rear of kitchen
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