CRACKER BARREL #73
636 67 ST CIR E, Bradenton FL 34208 · 941 746 7886
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks line hash brown potatoes (125F - Hot Holding)Person in charge placed in pan to reheat.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. observed in back kitchen area clean dish rack food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated all to air dry..As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.observed in back kitchen area standing water on floor.Person in charge mopped.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.Person in charge cleaned around dumpster. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line and walk-in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed on cooks line reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Dec 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.observed in walk-in cooler hash browns (51F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in walk-in cooler on 12/4/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Personal insurance voluntarily discarded product.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 155.8)Person in charge will use 3 compartment sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in walk-in cooler hash browns (51F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in walk-in cooler on 12/4/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Personal insurance voluntarily discarded product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks line french toast egg mix (60F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated they had been out for approximately 30 minutes and placed in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks line hash brown potatoes (125F - Hot Holding)Person in charge placed in pan to reheat.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation on cooks line. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands..
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area clean dish rack food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated all to air dry..As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.observed on cooks line a dishwasher area standing water on floor.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed in front kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed throughout main kitchen area in reach in coolers and reach in freezers gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwashing sink on cooks line.
Jun 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 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. Observed on cooks line,employee cracked raw shell eggs, touched serving plate food contact surface and failed to wash hands after cracking raw shell eggs. Person in charge educated employee on glove use and hand washing. Employee placed plate in soiled dishwasher area,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
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. See stop sale. Observed on cooks line raw shell eggs no time mark. Person in charge stated they were pulled appropriately 15 minutes from the reach in cooler and time marked accordingly
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed: Food containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting in back kitchen area. Person in charge separated to air dry. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor areas covered with standing water in walk in cooler,back kitchen area by ovens and dishwasher area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on front kitchen cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee
Stored food not covered. Observed: Cut lemons on serving line not covered. Person in charge covered lemons. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in main kitchen area over chicken preparation area ceiling vent soiled with mold like substance.
Cut lemons on serving line not covered. Person in charge covered lemons. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom and leaking on pad in north end of parking area.
Floor areas covered with standing water in walk in cooler,back kitchen area by ovens and dishwasher area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting in back kitchen area. Person in charge separated to air dry. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Garbage on pad around dumpster in north end of parking area. Person in charge placed garbage in dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood 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 front serving area coffee filters not covered. Person in charge placed them in a plastic bag.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in front kitchen by grill. Employee grabbed with bare hands raw Ground Sausage and placed it on the grill. Employee put on gloves and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. Employee touched plate food contact surface. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing and glove use. Employee put soiled dish in dish room,removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area slicer soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge stated it had not been used today and washed and sanitized slicer.
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. Person in charge printed a copy and had employee read and sign.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back kitchen area food containers stacked wet nesting. Person in unstacked containers.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back kitchen area by ovens, in Walk in cooler and dishwasher area. 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 on cooks line in front kitchen area over fryer and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Stored food not covered. Observed on waitstaff service Lin cut lemon not covered. Person in charge covered lemons.
Nov 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back kitchen area by ovens. 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 on cooks line in front kitchen area over fryer and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nov 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in back kitchen area next to Walk in cooler cans of apples dented on seam. Person in charge set aside in office for pick up.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen raw Chicken over milk. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed Chicken.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in back kitchen area in Walk in cooler raw shell eggs with cracked shell. Person in charge discarded shell Eggs.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in main kitchen area employee touched bare body with gloves on and grabbed cooked bacon and failed to change gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing and glove use. Employee discarded cooked bacon,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area employee touched bare body with gloves on and grabbed cooked bacon and failed to change gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing and glove use. Employee discarded cooked bacon,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Observed in waitstaff area employee put portion control butter from customer table back in to the butter on waitstaff line. Educated Person in charge Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers.. Person in charge discarded butter.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observed in waitstaff area employee put portion control butter from customer table back in to the butter on waitstaff line. Educated Person in charge Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers.. Person in charge discarded butter.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back kitchen area by ovens. 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 on cooks line in front kitchen area over fryer and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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