Cracker Barrel #534

1880 Sr 60 E, Valrico, FL 33594
American
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Cracker Barrel #534 has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 26, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Compared to the broader Valrico restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp dish machine final rinse temp of 150F. Discussed setting up 3-compartment sink for sanitizing. **Warning**
22-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean dish rack in dish area. **Warning**
24-08-4
82
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Package of vegetable glaze thawing in hand sink in prep area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean dish rack. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
86
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
78
Oct 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. Manager removed splitter from hose Bibb **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food buildup on can opener. Manager replaced with new can opener **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stainless 1/2 pans wet nesting in dish area
24-08-4
74
Jun 17, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris around coke soda nozzle, employee cleaned around nozzle. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at threshold at walk in freezer.
36-73-4
82
Jan 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris observed around soda nozzles, employee cleaned around soda nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor in disrepair, cracked and hole near dishwasher.
36-10-4
86
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters
25-06-4
90
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 to operator
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed at mop sink
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table along prep line
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along reachin cooler gasket **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold along gaskets on reachin coolers
23-03-4
67
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and keys stored on I clean bowl above prep table Corrected-observed employee remove and place dish in dish area **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on dish storage near walk-in cooler
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on wall in walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored on mop bucket at mop sink Corrected observed employee invert mop **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cracker Barrel #534 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cracker Barrel #534 on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cracker Barrel #534?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cracker Barrel #534.

How does Cracker Barrel #534 compare to other restaurants in Valrico?

Cracker Barrel #534 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Valrico average of 81.

Has Cracker Barrel #534's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cracker Barrel #534 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cracker Barrel #534 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 #534 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cracker Barrel #534 is inspected around four times per year on average.