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CRACKER BARREL #82

5636 OAKLEY BLVD, Wesley Chapel FL 33544 · (813)973-4884

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats214
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6101974
Grade history
JAN 25
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches behind dish machine
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2025008777Jan 13, 2025Mar 6, 2025$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 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
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on silver pans in back dish ware storage area.
Basic/24-08-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on silver pan containers in back dish ware storage area. Discussed removing before washing with manager.
Basic/16-46-4
White cutting board on back area prep table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed pancake batter on the counter time marked to be discarded at 3:04pm. Still on the counter at 3:14pm (1 pan) stopped sale issued, manager voluntarily discarded.
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed pancake batter on the counter time marked to be discarded at 3:04pm. Still on the counter at 3:14pm (1 pan) stopped sale issued, manager voluntarily discarded.
High priority/03F-01-5
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 a2 pans of raw chicken and I half carton of raw shelled eggs with no time mark on them after manager stated they were held with time. Manager time marked.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed the female restroom being closed to the public. Plumbers were onsite and were finished repairs during inspection. Bathroom was reopened to the public.
Basic/32-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the ceiling tiles and vents in the server area
Basic/36-34-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in the area where the two ice machine are kept.
Basic/36-03-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on back prep table.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers on the drying rack. Manager removed.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelves in the hot holding unit with food debris build up.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the prep area.
Basic/14-33-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on the edge of second grill. Manager removed.
Basic/21-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of unpeeled apples 1-27 oz can of green chiles
High priority/01B-01-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice opener
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soap and hand sink block by juice machine. Manager moved machine to the side
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Left right of server line
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Left side on server line
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Women bathroom at 76F after running 2 cycles on motion activated faucets. Manager stated that from time to time, employee use customer bathroom.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reachin cooler handles and freezer reachin coolers on cook line
Basic/23-24-4
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Server ponytail down the back.
Basic/13-02-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee removed beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nest on pans on the clean dish rack.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk-in cooler floor bowing at freezer door due to ice build under tile.
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer with buildup of ice on floor and doorway.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Left side of serve line
Basic/31B-04-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of water on prep table. manager labeled bottle.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug light above single service items. Educated operator and operator moved shelf over.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
Clean batter gun soiled with food debris on back dish rack.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment on shelving for bread.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish area, cookline, walk in, throughout.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by dry storage and back door.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. By the door not contaminating food. Operator has a service order in for the issue.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Trash cans on line.
Basic/23-03-4
Pans on back dish rack not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Had operator separate pans.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans in dry storage.
Basic/25-06-4
Jan 13, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen
Basic/36-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting on shelf next to walk in cooler.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Through out kitchen.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in disrepair near dry storage and back door.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of cooler.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 13, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 9 live flies near mop sink.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches behind dish machine
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting on shelf next to walk in cooler.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Through out kitchen.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in disrepair near dry storage and back door.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of cooler.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Dec 8, 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
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee blow nose into a napkin and proceed to work on cookline Inspector explained proper hand washing
High priority/12A-10-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on storage shelf
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket not proper functioning at salad make station
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice on floor in walk-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris build up inside reachin warmer on cookline
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of containers stored on floor adjacent to ice machine
Basic/25-05-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a pipe leaking under soda machine on service line
Basic/29-11-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table
Basic/21-12-4
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopies of safe staff certificates
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Drain cover missing at dish machine
Basic/29-18-4
Floor tiles cracked in back storage
Basic/36-17-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser
Basic/14-69-4
Water draining onto floor surface. From spray station at dish machine, and water leaking from dish machine
Basic/29-03-4

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.