Cracker Barrel #479
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Cracker Barrel #479 eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Destin average 90, so Cracker Barrel #479 trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sani bucket- Sink and surface 1122ppm. Manager had employee correct solution to 700 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to reach in cooler in wait station location in disrepair. Door does not shut all the way and gasket hanging off from door. Manager stated a work order has been placed to repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach walk-in freezer on floor and coming from ceiling near door. Manager stated a work ticket has been placed to repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Mop sink drain has standing water ( not draining). Manager stated a work ticket has been placed for repair/service. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-19-4
70
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Walk in cooler- shell eggs 40F. Observed 15 broken shell eggs mixed with whole shell eggs.
01B-14-4
86
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
90
Jul 29, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between microwave and shelf. Employee removed knife and sent to ware washing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
95
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee mens restroom. Manage replaced our towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in utility area.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Door to linen closet rusted.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in multiple areas in kitchen and in chemical room.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Build up of debris behind equipment.
36-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable on cook line.
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Door of walk in cooler has a hole with exposed insulation . **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in multiple areas through out kitchen. Manager collected cloths from kitchen food contact surfaces. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Vent cover missing near dry storage area.
36-36-4
55
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Quaternary sanitizer solution in bucket 0 ppm. Manager will call Ecolab to correct dispensing sanitizer solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in sink at ware washing area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling/ Wall beam to entry of ware washing area in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance near salad make bar.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Corner Floor tile behind reach in cooler at wait station broken/ missing.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple areas in kitchen where the wall meets the floor coving in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at make bar on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in cooler door on the inside has a hole with exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors have unsealed concrete on cook line near fryers.
36-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking under 2 compartment sink in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Multiple wet soiled cloths stored on employee bathroom sink in women's restroom.
21-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 0 ppm. Manager calling ecolab to correct dispensing solution. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cracker Barrel #479 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cracker Barrel #479 on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cracker Barrel #479?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cracker Barrel #479.
How does Cracker Barrel #479 compare to other restaurants in Destin?
Cracker Barrel #479 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.
Has Cracker Barrel #479's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cracker Barrel #479 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cracker Barrel #479 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 #479 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cracker Barrel #479 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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