Cracker Barrel #190
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Cracker Barrel #190, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Sanford average 77, so Cracker Barrel #190 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Aug 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -sink and surface exceeding maximum concentration, operator drained and refilled, retested 700 **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -multiple white cutting boards stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -over dishwashing area
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over cookline -dishwashing area
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -rear prep area -dishwashing area
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment and fryers has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -underneath Blodgett oven -rear prep area next to drain
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -crate of buttermilk **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
33-29-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of blodgett ovens -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris -sides of fryers -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of grills -buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above handwash sink and prep sink
36-27-5
37
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable and Properly Maintained
FL-49
47
Mar 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Dec 20, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Sep 22, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -several vents soiled and around vents , dust on beams, dust on some decorations, dust on light shades, dust on shelves, dust on music speaker **Warning**
36-34-5
95
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Feb 10, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Apple butter.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cabinet soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook line, filling up container.
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Wiping cloths.
21-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer. Floor drain soiled, under prep sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Bag in box area.
36-27-5
47
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Make line. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Prep area.
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dishwasher area.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Numerous Cook line equipment.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Bag in box area.
36-27-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer.
36-73-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cracker Barrel #190 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cracker Barrel #190 on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cracker Barrel #190?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cracker Barrel #190.
How does Cracker Barrel #190 compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Cracker Barrel #190 most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Cracker Barrel #190's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cracker Barrel #190 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cracker Barrel #190 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cracker Barrel #190 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cracker Barrel #190 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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