Cracker Barrel #489
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
70
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Cracker Barrel #489 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited seven times.
Among Clermont restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling in dish area
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -jackets stored on boxes of creamers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans on dish rack in dish area
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -fryer baskets
14-11-5
Basic - Light not functioning over kettles in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in drawer on cook line -exterior sides of fryers
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -by plates on cook line, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -on top of ice machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -above ice machine, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets onhot holding unit near back prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning over kettles on back prep line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wall behind grill on cook line -exterior sides of cooking equipment on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. -thermometer reached 146F after running machine 3 times. Heat strip applied to plate also failed to turn black. Operator called in work order. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -on top of ice machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -above ice machine, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets onhot holding unit near back prep area
14-11-5
Basic - Light not functioning over kettles on back prep line.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wall behind grill on cook line -exterior sides of cooking equipment on cook line
23-03-4
58
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer in kitchen -white cutting board on prep table and on cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters under hood suppression system on cook line. -interior of fryer cabinets -gaskets on reach in freezer on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - -Reach-in drawers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cook line, grill side. -reach in freezer interior on cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by walk in cooler and entry to dish room
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on counter by server soda station. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -containers in dish area
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside from dining room 3.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of ovens have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
58
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes,changed gloves without washing hands and then touched clean dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by one live roach found in the dining room.Employee discarded the roach in the trash. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea dispenser holder is soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters at coffee station and soda station by bag and box area. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Holes in wall by the back line area and spaces in ceiling by dishwashing area.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Hand wash sink by walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
33-06-4
Basic - Lemons not washed prior to preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
47
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
70
Mar 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters for ice machine serviced 1-2-2022.
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin at wait station.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing over cooks line
36-36-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 120F. Manager replaced water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of all ovens in rear prep area has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - interior of fryer cabinets - exteriors of cooking and storage equipment in rear prep area - reach in freezer on cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor in dry storage closet. Manager relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink near three-compartment sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food, iced tea in walk in cooler. Manager relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
61
Nov 9, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Manager coached employee. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control, pancake batter, less than 4 hours, with no time mark. Employee printed label. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of ice bin at left wait station - reach in freezer on cooks line
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind cooks line
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet at mop sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust in rear prep area
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in equipment storage area in rear of kitchen.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double oven in rear prep area heavily soiled. Biscuit oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - ovens at cook line and prep areas - walk in cooler shelves
23-03-4
47
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Commercially processed baked beans held longer than 7 days. See stop sale.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Commercially processed baked beans held longer than 7 days. Discarded by manager.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tomatoes not time stamped, beyond 4 hours per employee.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Tomatoes do not have time marking, per operator since yesterday. **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards in front and rear kitchen areas - half sheet pans heavily soiled - both soda machines nozzle areas soiled, corrected on site
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small pan used to dispense brown sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Large fryer on cooks line.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dish room.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager advised he did not have the current license available.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys next to hot tea bags. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hot chocolate machine inoperable, with heavy soil on dispenser tube.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Water leak in ceiling dripping onto floor, and splashing up onto clean coffee cups. Advised manager to remove and wash all coffee cups. Coffee station was closed by manager for further use until leak is repaired.. **Corrected On-Site**
24-15-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - ice cream holding unit on cooks line - reach in freezer on cooks line
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double ovens in rear prep area.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning in dish room.
36-62-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ice machine in front of kitchen - walls behind cook line equipment - equipment doors soiled - reach in drawers on cook line heavily soiled - trash stored outside of proper trash bins in back prep room
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Leak in ceiling over coffee station closest to office. Repair team is on property. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with utensils in back prep area. ** **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Lactic acid in excess of 700ppm, beyond manufacturer recommended strenght. Bucket refilled and tested correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-45-1
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cracker Barrel #489 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cracker Barrel #489 on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cracker Barrel #489?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Cracker Barrel #489.
How does Cracker Barrel #489 compare to other restaurants in Clermont?
Cracker Barrel #489 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clermont average of 67.
Has Cracker Barrel #489's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cracker Barrel #489 have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cracker Barrel #489 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 #489 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cracker Barrel #489 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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