CRACKER BARREL #529
7878 W IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, Kissimmee FL 34747 · 407-390-1190
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac and cheese cooked 12 minutes prior per operator (105F - Hot Holding) Operator put into oven to reheat, recheck 170F
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of hot holding unit in prep area soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on cooks line blocked by trash can. Operator moved trash can.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom, operator states has work order in for repairs.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of reach in coolers on right side of cooks line that not in use soiled with a sticky like substance
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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on hot holding unit in prep area are peeling away at the corners. Operator has work order in for new gaskets.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1 cracked plastic lid on clean storage rack in kitchen. Operator discarded items.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on door of walk in freezer, operator states has work order in for repairs on door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Second microwave on cooks line soiled with old food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler drawers under grill on right side of cooks line that's not in use soiled with old food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of small reach in cooler soiled with old pancake batter on right side of cooks line that's not in use.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 2 bags of steak tips thawing on prep counter in standing water. Operator discarded items.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to walk in cooler in red zone
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of reach in cooler drawers on cooks line
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom at front of restaurant
Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 2 small lids in dishware area 1 large plastic container cracked on side. Operator discarded items.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Among door seal and door. Along floor of walk in freezer
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On large plastic container under clean exit side of dish machine. Operator moved phone container to dirty side to have rewashed
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Multiple areas on cooks line
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac and cheese cooked 12 minutes prior per operator (105F - Hot Holding) Operator put into oven to reheat, recheck 170F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cookline Holder for can opener in prep area
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On reach in cooler near breading station
Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. At handwashing sink next to hot box in prep area Operator brought trash can and placed near sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several gaskets on cookline
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Handicap stall ladies room
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. Missing for some Gave operator a copy.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Only Alcohol license displayed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In dish area. Operator discarded
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dishwashing area and prep area
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Several ovens in prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer on cookline and pancake batter cooler. Hand sink expo area near steam well Side of flat top grill dish area side
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on several clean dishes
Open dumpster lid. 2 different dumpsters
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. A few reach in coolers on cookline Hot boxes
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In prep area and dish area. Black mold like substance above three compartment sink in dishwashing area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sink and surface cleaner 0 ppm. Operator remade recheck 704ppm
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked by trash. Operator moved to make a path
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Observed unwashed produce over ready to eat food. Tomatoes over dressing in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed prepackaged butter in front counter without time stamp. Operator made a label.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by pancake batter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through the kitchen, vents dusty
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. From cookline
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn from hot box Reach in cooler from front counter
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on cookline and back prep kitchen floor.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Operator stated they ordered a new one
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream reach in freezer and walk in freezer door
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in water temperature of 95F. Operator changed the water, water temperature 177F.
Light not functioning. 1 light out from hood
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In hot box from prep kitchen
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain for cookline handwash sink overfilled and spilling onto floor.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood filters dusty, walk-in cooler vents.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Pancake batter on cookline under paper towels.
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door blocked with trash cans, operator moved the trash cans.
Aug 23, 2023□ 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All throughout cook line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line right side
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line Above ovens in back prep area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind stand mixer back prep area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Back area near sink
Aug 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 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. Employee on cook line cracked eggs then went to touch ready to use to go containers and equipment no hand washing Operator coached employee to always wash hands with soap and water after changing task like cracking eggs
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee on cook line washed hands for 10 seconds Operator coached employee to always wash has a with soap and water for at least 30 seconds
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee dropped off dirty coffee cup then went back out to floor no hand wash Operator coached employee to wash hands after dropping off dirty plates
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All throughout cook line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line right side
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet on cook line Operator coached employee on wearing bracelets on the cook line Employe removed bracelet
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line Above ovens in back prep area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind stand mixer back prep area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Back area near sink
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.