Cracker Barrel #500
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Cracker Barrel #500, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Jensen Beach restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
70
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
58
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
67
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touching face, not washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Operator educated employee about proper handwashing. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline, raw hamburgers (51F - Cold Holding); raw steaks (51F - Cold Holding); raw steak tips (51F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, Products held in cooler over 24 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline, raw hamburgers (51F - Cold Holding); raw steaks (51F - Cold Holding); raw steak tips (51F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, Products held in cooler over 24 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracking raw eggs with gloves, handling clean utensils without washing hands and changing gloves. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Operator educated employee of proper handwashing, employee removed gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At clean dish storage area, bowls not inverted. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
52
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pushed garbage down with bare hands, then proceeded to cook food on flat top grill without washing hands. Employee was advised by inspector to wash hands before preparing food. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw eggs and proceeded to prepare plates without washing hands and changing gloves. Advised operator to educate employee on proper handwashing. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated eggs was stored overnight. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated eggs was stored overnight. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
55
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (120F - Hot Holding) Observed at hot holding unit in back prep area. Per operator, out of temperature for 1 hour. Operator placed back in oven to bring up to 135+F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheddar and American cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Observed at reach in cooler on cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in reach in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheddar and American cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Observed at reach in cooler on cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in reach in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw Chicken and broccoli casserole over shredded cabbage at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef country fried steak over blueberries at reach in freezer cook line. Both products opened from commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. pancake batter w/ milk and egg (58F - Cooling) at 9:50 since 6:30 - 58F 10:10 Observed covered metal pans of pancake batter w/ milk and egg at reach in cooler by breading station. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
43
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Office/kitchen
36-36-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters/corrective action taken/operator covered single serving items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Dumplings/walk in freezer/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cracker Barrel #500 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cracker Barrel #500 on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cracker Barrel #500?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cracker Barrel #500.
How does Cracker Barrel #500 compare to other restaurants in Jensen Beach?
Cracker Barrel #500 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jensen Beach average of 80.
Has Cracker Barrel #500's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cracker Barrel #500 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cracker Barrel #500 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 #500 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cracker Barrel #500 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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