CRACKER BARREL #506
2203 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton FL 34207 · 941-729-6249
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 23 points better than where it started.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in dishwasher area Dishwasher (Temperature 150°F) Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and called for repair.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Apr 8, 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
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area by kettles. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge mopped floors.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.observed on cooks line reach in freezer and walk-in freezer ice buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. observed in front kitchen area reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.observed on cooks line employee cracked raw shell eggs and touched clean utensils and failed to wash hands before touching utensils. Educated Person in charge on handwashing procedures. Employee placed soiled utensils in dish room,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed in main kitchen area food slicer soiled with dried food particles Mold. Person in charge stated it had not been used today. Person in charge cleaned slicer.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area food storage containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated to air dry.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area by kettles and front cooks line. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge mopped floors.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in front kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge stated it had not been used today.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. observed in front kitchen area reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.observed on cooked line Handwashing sink leaking on floor.
Aug 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler fish (48F - Cold Holding); icing (69F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); cut fruit (58F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (56F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler fish (48F - Cold Holding); icing (69F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); cut fruit (58F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (56F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.observed on mop sink in back kitchen area no back flow device on splitter and threaded faucet near floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area by kettles. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge mopped floors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed in front kitchen area reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed in main kitchen area employee cracked raw shell eggs with no gloves. Employee grabbed single service bowl and touched interior of bowl and failed to wash hands after cracking raw shell eggs. Educated employee on hand washing and glove use. Employee discarded bowl and washed hands.
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. Erika Richard and Kyle.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink splitter.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in back kitchen area employee engaging in food preparation with a bracelet on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting in back kitchen area by dishwasher area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water by food kettles in back kitchen area and dishwasher area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Grease receptacle lid open on south end of parking area.Person in charge closed lid.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers in front kitchen area hoof filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed on cooks line reach in cooler and reach in freezer mold like substance on gaskets.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by mop sink.Person in charge inverted.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in back kitchen in salad preparation area air return vent soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in back kitchen area by dishwasher area.
Floor area covered with standing water by food kettles in back kitchen area and dishwasher area.
Floor has accumulation of food debris in walk in freezer
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers in front kitchen area hoof filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in back kitchen area dry storage, coffee filters not protected. Person in charge placed in covered container.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in front kitchen area single service containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Feb 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed in back kitchen area above mop sink no back flow prevention device for faucet splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout main kitchen area and dry storage ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Feb 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in dishwasher area Dishwasher (Temperature 150°F) Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and called for repair.
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/
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed in back kitchen area above mop sink no back flow prevention device for faucet splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout main kitchen area and dry storage ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on west side of parking lot. Person in charge cleaned up trash around dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers ad grill In main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front waitstaff area. Butter cups (69F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. Person in charge stated they were out at room temperature for approximately 2.5 hours and placed them in the Walk in cooler.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed in back kitchen area above mop sink no back flow prevention device for faucet splitter.
Ceiling tile missing. 3 Ceiling tile missing over dish machine in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout main kitchen area and dry storage ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wrist watch on employee preparing food In wait staff area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back kitchen area by convection ovens,dishwasher area and Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on west side of parking lot.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers ad grill In main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Ob
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