Cracker Barrel #189

4343 Lakeland Park Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809

American

Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Cracker Barrel #189 eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 27, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Cracker Barrel #189's latest score of 82 falls below the Lakeland average of 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 27, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed around soda nozzles, employee cleaned around nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food in interior of main hot box.

22-08-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe faucet. Observed at sink in service station and under soft drink machine.

29-11-4

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in hot box.

14-11-5

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - 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 cooked macaroni and cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, from previous night 12 hrs plus. Manager discarded.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked macaroni and cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, from previous night 12 hrs plus. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on soda nozzles, manager cleaned nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris behind cook line equipment, also debris on walls behind cook line equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around delivery door.

14-69-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in delfield unit prep cooler.

22-16-4

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed in server station.

14-06-4

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris around soda nozzles in service station. Employee cleaned around nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area.

14-69-4

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under kitchen equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Observed in hot hold cabinet next to cookline.

22-08-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on cookline.

22-16-4

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade, employee washed rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on gaskets in cold hold drawers on cookline.

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice around door frame.

14-69-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cracker Barrel #189 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cracker Barrel #189 on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cracker Barrel #189?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cracker Barrel #189.

How does Cracker Barrel #189 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Cracker Barrel #189 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Cracker Barrel #189's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cracker Barrel #189 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cracker Barrel #189 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cracker Barrel #189 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cracker Barrel #189 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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