CRACKER BARREL #489
1520 E HWY 50, Clermont FL 34711 · 2439608
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by one live roach found in the dining room.Employee discarded the roach in the trash.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling in dish area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -jackets stored on boxes of creamers. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans on dish rack in dish area
Equipment in poor repair. -fryer baskets
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Light not functioning over kettles in back kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in drawer on cook line -exterior sides of fryers
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -by plates on cook line, operator removed.
Sep 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -on top of ice machine. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -above ice machine, operator discarded
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets onhot holding unit near back prep area
Light not functioning over kettles on back prep line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wall behind grill on cook line -exterior sides of cooking equipment on cook line
- From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -back door, operator corrected.
Sep 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -thermometer reached 146F after running machine 3 times. Heat strip applied to plate also failed to turn black. Operator called in work order.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -on top of ice machine. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -above ice machine, operator discarded
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets onhot holding unit near back prep area
Light not functioning over kettles on back prep line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wall behind grill on cook line -exterior sides of cooking equipment on cook line
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -back door, operator corrected.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to clean equipment without washing hands. -employee on cook line handled raw touched clean tongs and spatula. Educated operator, operator spoke to employee.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee on cook line folding pancake for service with no gloves. Educated operator, operator coached employee.
Vacuum breaker at incorrect location on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -server scooping gravy on front line. Employee put gloves on.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -baked potatoes in walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans in dish area
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. -gate broken
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Interior of ovens has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -by walk in cooler and dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line. -interior of fryer cabinets
Open dumpster lid. -recycling bin, operator closed.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer in kitchen -white cutting board on prep table and on cook line.
Reach-in drawers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cook line, grill side. -reach in freezer interior on cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by walk in cooler and entry to dish room
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on counter by server soda station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -containers in dish area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside from dining room 3.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line.
Interior of ovens have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters under hood suppression system on cook line. -interior of fryer cabinets -gaskets on reach in freezer on cook line
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled dishes,changed gloves without washing hands and then touched clean dishes.
Roach activity present as evidenced by one live roach found in the dining room.Employee discarded the roach in the trash.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea dispenser holder is soiled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters at coffee station and soda station by bag and box area.
Holes in wall by the back line area and spaces in ceiling by dishwashing area.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Lemons not washed prior to preparation.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee bathroom.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Hand wash sink by walk in cooler
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at salad station.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Back up oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fliters
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Hand sink at walk-in cooler door.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.