Cracker Barrel #250
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Cracker Barrel #250 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in walk-in freezer”, which has been cited nine times.
Cracker Barrel #250's latest score of 61 falls below the Vero Beach average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In walk in cooler
01B-14-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. White vents along Cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cooks line
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on warmer door . Operator states they have one on order
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish area
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in dish area **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill have grease Drains under kettle have old food debris
23-03-4
61
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For Roberto
53B-13-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish pit area and walk in cooler floors **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
78
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water In walk in cooler and In dish area -Dish area walls soiled in black mold like substance **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in dish area - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on chicken cooler drawers - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Batter cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
74
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Reading 147f. Operator ran disk thermometer through machine. **Warning**
22-56-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach expo cooler falling off door. Manager fixed gasket **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water In walk in cooler and In dish area -Dish area walls soiled in black mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in dish area
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on chicken cooler drawers
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Batter cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain PVC pipe has fallen off 3CS. Manager wash able to Secure **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
61
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jun 20, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Hash browns found in reach in cooler at 79°. Manager stated they hydrate hash browns with hot water and are in cooling process . Product used is not BAF and has no manufacturer instructions. Manager threw away **Corrected On-Site**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Chef cracked raw shell eggs on cooks line and moved to plating hasbrown casserole without changing gloves or washing hands. Educated manager
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher. Educated manager who had employee wash hands
12A-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled in food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to GM. 1 New employee **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler and under kettle pot station. Manager had employee clean up **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Accumulation of food debris under kettle station. Walk in cooler has food debris
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. In walk in cooler. Operator moved boxes of food away from water. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils found 71°
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Kettle pots are missing plumbing components to prevent food debri accumulation on floor. Mop sink is leaking water. Hand wash sink faucet by walk in cooler is dripping
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Multiple coolers
29-49-6
Basic - Walls behind kettle station are soiled in black like substance. Ceilings in dish area are soiled
36-27-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. In walk in cooler. Water dripping from ceiling onto floor. Manager stated a work order is put in place
29-03-4
26
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air vent above dish machine soiled with dust
23-03-4
74
Aug 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dishwasher washed hands while still wearing gloves. Educated both employee and manager on correct hand washing procedures **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above dishwasher
36-36-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers wearing watches and bracelets **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of double oven
23-03-4
70
Mar 22, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on leg of y splitter **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing for some employees **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing bracelets and watches **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Manager stated that there is a leak inside wall
36-22-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Pegboard being used to hang clean utensils
14-13-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
61
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operator failed to comply with a Stop Sale Notice. Food for which Stop Sale Notice issued continues to be prepared for service/served to the public. Eggs on cook line are marked for 11:12am.
01B-06-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter of service aisle near coffee dispenser. whipped cream (61F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that it had been out since 6 am and discarded. Will use glass door reach in cooler across from dispensers to store whipped cream bottles moving forward **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Eggs on cook line are marked for 11:12am. SEE STOP SALE
03F-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Eggs on cook line are marked for 11:12am. SEE STOP SALE
03F-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
29-42-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops on service line. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine and coffee maker at service line nearest office are soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator is unable to provide proof of signed documents for multiple employees
11-26-1
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In between panels of chicken station. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. DDBSA 1130ppm+. Operator diluted to between 300 and 700 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
27
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
22-57-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Staff ladies restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Far right cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on top of microwave on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cracker Barrel #250 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cracker Barrel #250 on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cracker Barrel #250?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Cracker Barrel #250.
How does Cracker Barrel #250 compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Cracker Barrel #250 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Cracker Barrel #250's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cracker Barrel #250 have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cracker Barrel #250 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cracker Barrel #250 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cracker Barrel #250 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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