Cracker Barrel #481
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Cracker Barrel #481 stretching back to 2022. On Jan 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Petersburg restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in multiple reach-in freezers on cook-line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket with black mold-like substance on reach-in cooler at server wait station. Exterior of reach-in cooler at gasket contact point at chicken station soiled with accumulation of residue. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in threshold of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Manager stated tiles have been ordered and the work is scheduled for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-17-5
86
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. (1) broken egg in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee observed cracking shell eggs on cookline and proceed to put on gloves. Stopped employee and discussed proper handwashing techniques. Employee then left the line to wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken and missing tiles in walk-in cooler.
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Data plate worn and unreadable.
16-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on metal pans observed not properly air drying. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in cook-line. Manager advised a leaked may possibly be in the walls and a work order has been made.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from cook-line used to hold ice cream.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Ice scoop inside ice bin at server wait station with scoop not above ice. Manager discarded contaminated ice, and corrected handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach-in coolers across from cook-line soiled with black mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside multiple reach-in cooler units on the cook-line. Heavily soiled with old food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Wet wiping clothes at rear kitchen area, next to walk-in cooler, on prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-01-4
45
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Lactic Sanitizer Bucket (700 DDBSA 1875 lactic acid) under strength on first test. Manager remade bucket to proper strength
21-45-1
Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. **Corrected On-Site**
21-01-4
82
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash browns from previous day 53f in cooks line reach in cooler
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Five #10 can cranberries dented
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hash browns from previous day 53f in cooks line reach in cooler
01B-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation freezing and "snowing" on cases of product in the walk in freezer
28-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooks line left side
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
47
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
61
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet in dish area
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep tables in rear of kitchen
21-12-4
86
May 30, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
May 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed accumulation of insect wings on multiple window frames on the exterior of the business. No evidence of live or dead insects observed on interior of dining room windows. Operator began cleaning of interior and exterior window frames and shades. Recommended additional inspection by a trained pest control company. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-09-4
86
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents soiled on cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on storage shelf and near dish machine **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of debris on floor near mop sink. Observed trash along cove molding under shelves at server's station
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers on cook line, floor of walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in coleslaw at server's station, scoop removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled on cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cracked shell eggs on flat top with no gloves then put on glove to handle hash browns with no hand wash in between. Discussed proper hand wash procedures with staff.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has accumulation of food debris **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line with accumulation of food debris. Accumulation of grease on side of fryers and grill on cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean baking sheets on storage rack under bag of unwashed onions
24-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee wearing watch on cook line, male employee wearing bracelet on cook line **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins on storage rack **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelves in walk-in cooler. Accumulation of grease on floor behind pressure fryer.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line and walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of food debris in ovens at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee began prep of raw onions without washing first, discussed proper procedures with staff
08B-39-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler adjacent to entrance of walk-in cooler.
29-49-6
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cracker Barrel #481 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cracker Barrel #481 on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cracker Barrel #481?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cracker Barrel #481.
How does Cracker Barrel #481 compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Cracker Barrel #481 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Cracker Barrel #481's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cracker Barrel #481 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cracker Barrel #481 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cracker Barrel #481 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cracker Barrel #481 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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