CRACKER BARREL #626
5341 US HWY 19, New Port Richey FL 34652 · 727-849-5147
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 13 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French toast mix made with eggs 48F cold holding in reach in cooler on cook line, employee iced product
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at wait station - sour cream (49F - Cold Holding) above fill line, moved to walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting board by pancake cooler soiled and grooved
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Water dripping from AC unit into bus tub, near coffee maker, not dripping onto food, clean equipment or utensils, repair tech onsite.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled Oven on prep line
Jan 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook washed hands total time less than 10 seconds. Cook washed hands again.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on back line
Jan 8, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook washed hands total time less than 10 seconds. Cook washed hands again.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink fell off wall on in dish room, 1/5/26, broke pipe, is unusable. New sink was ordered, operator will call inspector when sink is installed.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on back line
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bucket on cook line, towels not in solution, operator added more sanitizer solution
Nov 17, 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
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Unpeeled apples for frying 2 cans 6 lb 14 oz
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Unpeeled apples for frying 2 cans 6 lb 14 oz, still in case, in plastic covering
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Drawer cooler on cook line
Apr 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) in server cooler, cooler was turned off, breaker tripped, manager took temperature within the last 4 hours and all food was under 41F, manager iced all food -hard boiled eggs (48F - Cold Holding); chicken and dumpling soup (54F - Cold Holding) in prep cooler, manager voluntarily discarded food, manager took temperature within the last 4 hours and states all food was under 41F
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) in server cooler, cooler was turned off, breaker tripped, manager took temperature within the last 4 hours and all food was under 41F, manager iced all food -hard boiled eggs (48F - Cold Holding); chicken and dumpling soup (54F - Cold Holding) in prep cooler, manager voluntarily discarded food, manager took temperature within the last 4 hours and states all food was under 41F
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted, ice bucket inverted
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in water temperature is 125F,manager refilled water, temperature is 168F
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line next to slicer
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped off dirty glasses to dish area then touched glass scooped ice into glass and poured drink into glass without washing hands, inspector spoke to manager about proper hand washing, sever washed hands
Wiping cloth DDBSA sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, sanitizer at 3 compartment dispenser empty, manager refilled sanitizer buckets, now at 272ppm
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Server chewing gum while preparing drinks, employee discarded gum
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawers on south cook line -raw hamburger Patties (45F - Cold Holding); steak tips (45F - Cold Holding), in cooler over night, moved back to walk in cooler. Temperature taken at 7 am were at proper levels Patties down to 42F, steak tips 44F, moved to freezer
No soap provided at handwash sink. On prep line, dispenser missing
Nov 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler Cutting board in server station White cutting boards
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing on cook line in front of fryers
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler on cook line
Nov 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Cook cracked egg then touched clean plate without washing hands or changing gloves, manager had cook removed gloves and properly wash hands
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cooks put beard guards on then touched clean utensils without washing hands, manager had cooks properly wash hands
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee touched soiled towel then rinsed hands did not use soap, manager had employee properly wash hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French toast mix made with eggs 48F cold holding in reach in cooler on cook line, employee iced product
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler Cutting board in server station White cutting boards
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks put beard guards on
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing on cook line in front of fryers
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler on cook line
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