Cracker Barrel #44
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Cracker Barrel #44 has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
That's lower than the typical Tallahassee restaurant, which scores around 87. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Two containers of gravy temping 45f, and 58f in walk in. Per operator stored from previous night. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two containers of gravy temping 45f, and 58f in walk in. Per operator from previous night.
01B-02-5
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. Non stationary dishmachine temping 166f. Required 180f minimum for sanitizing. Reviewed data plate, states minimum should be 180f for sanitation.
22-56-4
67
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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. Dish washer tested at 157F at dish surface by inspector's thermometer, and 155F dish surface by operator's thermometer. **Warning**
22-57-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in expo side drink station. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Observed expired food handler certificates for Georgia and Rhonda.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, in sugar bin. Cup discarded at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in front of flat top.
29-49-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, on upright hot hold oven. Manager cleaned handles at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
61
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease buildup on ground around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
95
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed two managers on shift with expired certificates. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed soiled duct tape wrapped around oven handle in prep area.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two beverages on prep table. Manager discarded beverages during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two scoops stored in standing water at 128F. Manager corrected to 154F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth SmartPower EcoLab sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Smart Power EcoLab sanitizing solution at 170ppm.
21-08-4
74
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed leak from triple compartment sink in which a bucket was placed underneath to catch water but was overflowing on to the floor. Observed employee empty bucket. Observed bulk pot area designed to where pots after use are drained directly onto the floor. **Repeat Violation**
29-03-4
Basic - Carpeting installed in walk in freezer.
36-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at the temperature of 130F on waitstation and cookline. Observed manager discard water and place dishes in ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
86
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatloaf placed in steam table since 9:30am hot held at 128F. Observed employee place meatloaf in oven at 9:40am. Observed mashed in hot box since 8:30am hot held at 129F at 9:45am. Observed employee place mashed potatoes in oven. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ladle in standing water at the temperature of 61F. Observed manager remove ladle and placed in ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed triple compartment sink drain in ware washing area improperly to reduce splash onto floor surface.
29-07-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cracker Barrel #44 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cracker Barrel #44 on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Cracker Barrel #44 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Cracker Barrel #44 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Cracker Barrel #44's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cracker Barrel #44 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cracker Barrel #44 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 #44 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cracker Barrel #44 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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