FLORIDA CRACKER KITCHEN
966 E JEFFERSON ST, Brooksville FL 34601 · 352-754-8787
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on office door. Operator eliminated roach and called pest control.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019063931 | Oct 31, 2019 | Jan 17, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 live small flying insects found in kitchen near dishmachine area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on shelf next to clean equipment and reach-in coolers next to food. Operator moved drinks on designated storage shelf.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw comminuted beef burger container stored over salmon container in reach-in cooler on cook line. Moved and stored correctly.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 food employee at cook line touch face with gloved hands and then handled bread from the oven. Reviewed hand washing procedures with employee. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in prep area of kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee bathroom in kitchen.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slider guard soiled
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen area
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on office door. Operator eliminated roach and called pest control.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slider guard soiled
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In cook like area. Operator removed.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One door coooler Sliced tomatoes -45F no date operator voluntarily discarded Cut baby tomatoes 45F ( prepped 6/22) operator voluntarily discarded Sliced cheddar 45F rechecked 40F Walk in cooler- Meatloaf 47F Collard greens 45F Butter 45F Cooked onions 47F Operator propped open freezer door and will move to other walk in cooler if necessary.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some certificates missing trainer name and number.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on counter in prep room Operator removed
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheddar 48F ( above the rim of the cooler) Rechecked 43F
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup with beverage on cooks line next to hot well Operator removed
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.