CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE
9370 THEATER DR, Gibsonton FL 33534 · 813-741-2744
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
APR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
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MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roaches in prep area. Manager removed and sanitized area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink, manager removed at time of inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 expired food handler certifications.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to office temped 78 F, ran approximately 3 minutes.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting on drying rack.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected, manager placed lid on container.
Jul 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. Soda machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near dish area.
Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding unit gaskets torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment soiled throughout establishment.
Jul 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roaches in prep area. Manager removed and sanitized area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 52 F in prep cooler on cook line. Manager placed 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. Batter for chicken not time marked, manager time marked at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. Soda machine.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Cournty Bright
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near dish area.
Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding unit gaskets torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment soiled throughout establishment.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons over hash browns in walk in cooler. Manager placed hash downs on top.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasonings not labeled.
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection. - old food debris inside soda gun nozzle at bar at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink ice in hand wash sink at that at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal food containers stored on shelf in kitchen. Operator moved pan to dish room to be washed during inspection.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash brown 53 F in reach in cooler, manager placed in walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker on wrong location of splitter.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Courtney Bright Expired 10/11/2024.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near dish machine.
Food stored on floor. Food items on floor in walk in freezer.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Employee replacing at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on cook line.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 56 F, cut tomatoes 56 F in reach in cooler, operator placed on ice at time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker on wrong location of splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink temped 82 F ran approximately 2 minutes.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to dish area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on equipment door handle. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Broccoli casserole 44 F in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure for holding butter on time as a public health control.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted above bread, operator inverted at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Encrusted debris on grill lid.
Jul 10, 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
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure for holding eggs on time as a public health control.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near dish area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line, operator removed at time of inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 77 F, operator changed water temped 150 F.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket at time of inspection.
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.