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FLORIDA CRACKER COOKSHACK

511 S BROAD ST, Brooksville FL 34601 · 352-796-9197

Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats90
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3700630
Grade history
JUN 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live on floor in kitchen Operator killed
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name for sugar, flour, and rub in containers on a rolling cart.
Basic/02D-01-5
Sep 25, 2025Inspection 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. Observed Potato Salad (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the left of the walk-in cooler and steam table. Operator stated item had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator moved to walk-in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in wait station/front service counter blocked with items in handwash sink (brewing basket, etc.). Operator moved.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No backflow preventer on a threaded faucet. Under the employee hands washing sink next to exit door in kitchen. Opened valve and water comes out of faucet
High priority/29-34-4
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade rusted
Intermediate/22-02-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area 78F after running for approximately 2 minutes
Intermediate/27-16-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dry storage room
Basic/36-02-5
Jun 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dripping into five gallon bucket in walk in cooler. Condensation pooling on ceiling in walk in.
Basic/28-02-4/Return visit Jun 27, 2024 · Time Extended
Jun 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live on floor in kitchen Operator killed
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- Beans 44F Potato salad 46F Brisket 44/45F Collards 44/45F Operator took temperatures this morning and everything was 39 F. Rechecked at the end of the inspection and all the temperatures were the same. Operator called for service and will move food to the second operational walk in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 ppm strip turned dark blue, then white
High priority/41-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dripping into five gallon bucket in walk in cooler. Condensation pooling on ceiling in walk in.
Basic/28-02-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Both ice bins in front server area. Operator removed
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above 200 ppm, the strip started turning white. Operator changed out bucket
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site

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.