Cracker Barrel #268
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Cracker Barrel #268 13 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Heat strip failed to turn black” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Pembroke Pines restaurant, which scores around 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
64
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris/ grease after cleaning. Baking trays and containers soiled in storage area. Operator moved to be re washed and sanitize during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed soiled containers in storage area. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. -sandwich station-portioned cooked meat loaf (47F - Cold Holding) -Prep station-Flip top-; chicken and Dumpling (45-47F - Cold Holding). Per manager food held overnight. See stop sale -whipped butter (52F - Cold Holding), per employee butter held less than 4 hours . Ice added for a quick chill. * corrected action taken* . **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pull up pants then grabbed two clean plates to prepare customer order, without washing hands. Manager instructed employee to wash hands. Operator washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-28-4
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. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes until equipment can sanitize dishes at 160 F. **Warning**
22-57-6
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. Food not prepared or portioned today. -sandwich station-portioned cooked meat loaf (47F - Cold Holding) Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. -sandwich station-portioned cooked meat loaf (47F - Cold Holding) -Prep station-Flip top-; chicken and Dumpling soup (45-47F - Cold Holding). Per manager food held overnight. Foods not prepared or portioned today. Employee discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris/ grease after cleaning. Baking trays and containers soiled in storage area. Operator moved to be re washed and sanitize during inspection. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of plastic cups on floor in storage area, employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Walk in freezer-container of ice cream -Expo station-container of lemons. Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
45
Dec 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Sugar portioned in bags, employee placed label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Women handicap bathroom, soiled floor and unpleasant smell. Employee clearned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
32-07-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Expo station- ice scoop against wall, employee removed , washed and stored inside bucket **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
82
Sep 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed breaded raw fish placed on fryer, then grabbed a clean plate to served different customers order, using same gloves. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves , washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
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. After 3rd. Attempt. **Warning**
22-57-6
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Soiled floor around toilet. Employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-07-4
70
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
47
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black like substance , under drain board in dishwasher area.
36-27-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Pair of thongs inside cooked chicken, Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing a black watch, after manager instructed, employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
86
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Deerfield RIC digital thermometer is off, ambient thermometer temperature at 60F). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: Observed refrigerator out of service, technician on site **Time Extended**
14-36-5
95
Jan 12, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Oct 13, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding unit-meat loaf (90F - Hot Holding), employee reheated to 165F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two cutting boards by prep station, cook line. Employee removed and replaced with clean cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Under cutting board, cook line, and next to dough table machine. Operator removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwasher area, behind triple sink and drain boards, build up of black substance
36-27-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line lower cooler- bottom shelf build up of food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cook line, lower cooler, energetic bottle of water, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees by cook line wearing bracelets, after manager instructed, employees removed bracelets **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vent and tiles- build up of dirt and dust- dishwasher area
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dishwasher area, one broken tile.
36-32-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cracker Barrel #268 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cracker Barrel #268 on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cracker Barrel #268?
Across the inspection record, “heat strip failed to turn black” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cracker Barrel #268.
How does Cracker Barrel #268 compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Cracker Barrel #268 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Cracker Barrel #268's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cracker Barrel #268 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cracker Barrel #268 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 #268 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cracker Barrel #268 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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