Cracker Barrel #524

13637 N Us Hwy 27, Lady Lake, FL 32159

American

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Cracker Barrel #524 has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 19, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Lady Lake restaurants, the typical score is 78; Cracker Barrel #524 is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on rack in dish machine area. Operator separated pans to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Jun 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheddar shredded cheese 48F 2 cups, reach in cooler on cookline 47F 22 portions hash browns see stop sale reach in cooler on cook line Manager advised no temperature monitoring was completed today.

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. Cook cracked egg, touched customer plate no handwashing. Spoke with cook about proper handwashing and he did wash his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-27-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw Pancake batter containing eggs and buttermilk dripping into pecans and cheese cake filling on cook line reach in cooler. Manager discarded, see stop sale.

08A-08-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Half a cup of pecans, raw pancake batter containing eggs and buttermilk, dripped on pecans. One cup of cheesecake filling, raw pancake batter containing eggs and buttermilk, dripped into container, touching product.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 cups Cheddar shredded cheese 48F 47F 22 portions hash browns

01B-02-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under equipment throughout cook line.

36-73-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wet wiping clothes laying on cookline. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 license displayed. Manager produced and displayed 2025 license. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in dish machine area.

29-34-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Sep 5, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler drawers Chicken 45F Bacon 50F Sausage 45F. Manager voluntarily discarded sausage patty's and chicken. Bacon was used before recheck. Manager moved other items to freezer to chill. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweaters on top of soda syrup boxes. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cracker Barrel #524 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cracker Barrel #524 on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cracker Barrel #524?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cracker Barrel #524.

How does Cracker Barrel #524 compare to other restaurants in Lady Lake?

Cracker Barrel #524 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lady Lake average of 78.

Has Cracker Barrel #524's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cracker Barrel #524 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cracker Barrel #524 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 #524 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cracker Barrel #524 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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