Cracker Barrel #506
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
86
Score
Cracker Barrel #506 has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bradenton restaurant scores 83. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area by kettles. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge mopped floors. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.observed on cooks line reach in freezer and walk-in freezer ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. observed in front kitchen area reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
86
Jan 14, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.observed on cooks line employee cracked raw shell eggs and touched clean utensils and failed to wash hands before touching utensils. Educated Person in charge on handwashing procedures. Employee placed soiled utensils in dish room,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed in main kitchen area food slicer soiled with dried food particles Mold. Person in charge stated it had not been used today. Person in charge cleaned slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area food storage containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area by kettles and front cooks line. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge mopped floors. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in front kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge stated it had not been used today.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. observed in front kitchen area reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.observed on cooked line Handwashing sink leaking on floor.
29-11-4
61
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler fish (48F - Cold Holding); icing (69F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); cut fruit (58F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (56F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler fish (48F - Cold Holding); icing (69F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); cut fruit (58F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (56F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.observed on mop sink in back kitchen area no back flow device on splitter and threaded faucet near floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-38-4
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area by kettles. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge mopped floors. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed in front kitchen area reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
61
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 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. Observed in main kitchen area employee cracked raw shell eggs with no gloves. Employee grabbed single service bowl and touched interior of bowl and failed to wash hands after cracking raw shell eggs. Educated employee on hand washing and glove use. Employee discarded bowl and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
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. Erika Richard and Kyle.
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers in front kitchen area hoof filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed on cooks line reach in cooler and reach in freezer mold like substance on gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by mop sink.Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink splitter.
29-38-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in back kitchen area employee engaging in food preparation with a bracelet on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting in back kitchen area by dishwasher area .
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water by food kettles in back kitchen area and dishwasher area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open on south end of parking area.Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line.
14-69-4
50
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in back kitchen in salad preparation area air return vent soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in back kitchen area by dishwasher area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water by food kettles in back kitchen area and dishwasher area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor has accumulation of food debris in walk in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers in front kitchen area hoof filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in back kitchen area dry storage, coffee filters not protected. Person in charge placed in covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in front kitchen area single service containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
64
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed in back kitchen area above mop sink no back flow prevention device for faucet splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
29-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout main kitchen area and dry storage ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
82
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in dishwasher area Dishwasher (Temperature 150°F) Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and called for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed in back kitchen area above mop sink no back flow prevention device for faucet splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout main kitchen area and dry storage ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on west side of parking lot. Person in charge cleaned up trash around dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers ad grill In main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
64
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front waitstaff area. Butter cups (69F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. Person in charge stated they were out at room temperature for approximately 2.5 hours and placed them in the Walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed in back kitchen area above mop sink no back flow prevention device for faucet splitter.
29-38-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 3 Ceiling tile missing over dish machine in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout main kitchen area and dry storage ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wrist watch on employee preparing food In wait staff area.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back kitchen area by convection ovens,dishwasher area and Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on west side of parking lot.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers ad grill In main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Ob **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. See stop sale. Observed on cooks line Pancake batter (75F - Cold Holding); Raw shell Eggs (72F - Cold Holding) with No time stamp. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on cooks line Pancake batter (75F - Cold Holding); Raw shell Eggs (72F - Cold Holding) with No time stamp. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed a copy to Person in charge with instructions.
11-26-1
Basic - 3 Ceiling tile missing over dish machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back kitchen area by convection ovens,dishwasher area and Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back area of main kitchen ice build . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in back area of kitchen next to kettles convection oven soiled interior.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers ad grill In main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
52
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Baked Potatoes (67F - Cold Holding); Sweet Potatoes (67F - Cold Holding) on a food rack by chicken preparation station i main kitchen area. Person in charge stated they had been left at room temperature all night. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all the potatoes.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Baked Potatoes (67F - Cold Holding); Sweet Potatoes (67F - Cold Holding) on a food rack by chicken preparation station i main kitchen area. Person in charge stated they had been left at room temperature all night. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all the potatoes.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee with bare hands grabbed raw sausage And placed it on the grill. She put on clean gloves and failed to wash hands. Educated employee on glove use and hand washing. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees serving and preparing food Wearing jewelry. Educated Person in charge on jewelry while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back kitchen area by convection ovens.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in Walk in freezer in back area of main kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back area of main kitchen ice build . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers ad grill In main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cracker Barrel #506 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cracker Barrel #506 on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cracker Barrel #506?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Cracker Barrel #506.
How does Cracker Barrel #506 compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Cracker Barrel #506 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Cracker Barrel #506's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cracker Barrel #506 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cracker Barrel #506 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 #506 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cracker Barrel #506 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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