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CRACKER BARREL #534

1880 SR 60 E, Valrico FL 33594 · 8136620607

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats194
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3915605
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
AUG 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork chops at cookline at 49F at 8:45am. Manager placed ice in container. Re temp at 9:20am, 39F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Tested at 117F. Operator switched machine to chlorine sanitizing, tested at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for manual sanitizing, Sink and Surface tested at 272 ppm.
Intermediate/22-56-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Operator separated.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Aug 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. High temp dish machine final rinse temp of 150F. Discussed setting up 3-compartment sink for sanitizing.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean dish rack in dish area.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Package of vegetable glaze thawing in hand sink in prep area. Manager removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean dish rack.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork chops at cookline at 49F at 8:45am. Manager placed ice in container. Re temp at 9:20am, 39F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Steel pans on shelf near dish area.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over sliced onions in walk in cooler. Manager moved onions to higher shelf.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. Manager removed splitter from hose Bibb
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food buildup on can opener. Manager replaced with new can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stainless 1/2 pans wet nesting in dish area
Basic/24-08-4
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris around coke soda nozzle, employee cleaned around nozzle.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at threshold at walk in freezer.
Basic/36-73-4
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris observed around soda nozzles, employee cleaned around soda nozzles.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor in disrepair, cracked and hole near dishwasher.
Basic/36-10-4
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters
Basic/25-06-4

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.