Cracker Barrel #282
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
41
Score
Cracker Barrel #282 has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 12, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup on the walk-in freezer fire sprinklers” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Venice restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Observed pancake mix (52F - Cooling) at 11:15AM The operator stated the pancake mix was prepared at 6:30AM. The operator discarded the pancake mix. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed pancake mix (52F - Cooling) at 11:15AM The operator stated the pancake mix was prepared at 6:30AM. The operator discarded the pancake mix. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink with a splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in freezer door in disrepair on the cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup on the walk-in freezer fire sprinklers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the beverage station nearest the office. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for chicken breading not stored above the food product at the breading station. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water overflowing from the drain underneath the three compartment sink.
29-03-4
41
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line nearest the storage area. The operator stated the cheese has been held for less than 1 hour. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used for campfire chicken. The operator discarded the brush. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on the preparation table at the to go station. The operator properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from clean beverage glasses to be served to the public. The operator discarded the employee food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer fire sprinklers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
55
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented #10 cans of apples stored near the hot holding units in the prep area. The operator segregated the canned food for return. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a package of employee candy stored near clean glassware in a cold holding unit in the server area. The operator removed the employee candy. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked/broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed open bagged trash in trash cans stored near the dumpster.
33-09-4
70
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer underneath the receiving door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 20 ants above the handwashing sink in front of the walk in cooler. The operator wiped the surface with a sanitizer wiping cloth. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the hot box door handle in the prep area soiled with a buildup of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer underneath the receiving door.
14-69-4
78
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over pasteurized liquid eggs in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the liquid eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw steak tips in the reach in cooler near the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employees washed hands with cold water.
12A-19-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed a build up of debris on the stand up reach in cooler and hot holding unit in the prep area.
23-24-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored near clean dishware on the cook line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
58
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw bacon to handling a clean spatula without washing hands on the cook line. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
12A-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled with an accumulation of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean plates stored underneath a paper towel dispenser at the handwashing sink on the cook line. The operator properly stored the clean dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2022.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored above a food preparation area near the hot holding boxes in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for sugar not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee beverage stored in the reach in cooler at the servers station. The operator properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
52
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at the splitter for the mop sink.
29-42-4
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. Observed high temperature dish machine at 127F. Operator set up three compartment sink for proper sanitation. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-57-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of stainless steel cleaner softer on top of cans of food. Operator removed and properly stored the spray chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. See stop sale. Observed torn package of 5 pound flour in the dry storage area. Operator discarded the bag of flour. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-16-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink near the walk in cooler. Operator provided the hand sink with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of the dish machine soiled with lime buildup.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent on the front line soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored not segregated from food for the public in a reach in cooler on the front line. Operator removed the employee food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple missing and cracked floor tiles throughout the kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed scoop used for brown sugar stored on top of container lid. Operator removed the scoop and placed in the dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-04-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on food prep table on the cook line. Operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored above ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored above ready to eat cut vegetables in the walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at the hand sink near the dish area.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed multiple wet mop heads not stored in a manner to dry at the mop sink and the chemical storage area.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed lactic wiping cloth solution at 1130ppm. Operator discarded the solution and refilled the solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
29
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack a raw shell egg then handled a spatula without washing hands. Explained to employee proper hand washing protocols. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken breast in reach in cooler at prep area in back of kitchen at 53F. Manager voluntarily discarded chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed high temperature dish machine reading at 157F for first reading and 138F for second reading. Manager called technician for the dish machine. Manager set up three compartment sink to continue washing dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-54-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on front line with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks. Observed missing curtain at entrance to dish machine. Manager called a technician. Three compartment sink has been set up for dish washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored near food. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed tea filters on service line unprotected. Manager properly stored tea filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar removed from original container not labeled on prep table in back of kitchen. Manager labeled the container. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of bowl mixer soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cracker Barrel #282 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cracker Barrel #282 on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cracker Barrel #282?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup on the walk-in freezer fire sprinklers” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cracker Barrel #282.
How does Cracker Barrel #282 compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Cracker Barrel #282 most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.
Has Cracker Barrel #282's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cracker Barrel #282 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cracker Barrel #282 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 #282 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cracker Barrel #282 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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