FLORIDA CRACKER TAP ROOM
962 E JEFFERSON ST, Brooksville FL 34601 · 352-754-8787
Last inspected Dec 9, 2025 · 6 visits since June 2024
3 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023021972 | Apr 4, 2023 | Sep 28, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Baked Beans (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Onions (47F - Cold Holding); Goat Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Corn (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Florida Cracker Shrimp Sauce - Fresh Garlic and Oil (50F - Cold Holding); Beer Cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler near handwash sink in the kitchen. Items had been in cooler overnight and a temperature had not been taken yet. Issued stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Baked Beans (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Onions (47F - Cold Holding); Goat Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Corn (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Florida Cracker Shrimp Sauce - Fresh Garlic and Oil (50F - Cold Holding); Beer Cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler near handwash sink in the kitchen. Items had been in cooler overnight and a temperature had not been taken yet. Issued stop sale. Employee discarded.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm)- corrected to 200ppm
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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. At dry storage area can of raid stored on shelf- operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler by cookline- sour cream 48F- cold holding, cooked corn 45-47F- cold holding, cooked onions 45-48F- cold holding, cooked beets 45-47F- cold holding, shreeded chees 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food double containered food out of temperature for 3.5 hours- operator moved food to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm)- corrected to 200ppm
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes sorted on floor in kitchen - 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. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Wiping cloth sanitizer and ware-washing ( kitchen and bar) solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Strips turned dark blue over 500 ppm
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Bar hams sink has been removed the owner is getting a new sink fabricated.
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.