Cracker Barrel #545
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
70
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Cracker Barrel #545 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 16 violations to closer to seven violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation”, which has been cited six times.
Restaurants in Florida City average 66, so Cracker Barrel #545 is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as public health control for eggs without written procedures. Provided operator with form via email. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Observed written procedures at time of callback. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler above cook line near dish area, not in use. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside floor cracks at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked at cook line and inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at faucet in dish area. As per operator work order has been made to repair faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
70
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 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 employee crack raw shell eggs then changed gloves and handled clean utensils without washing hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage patties (100F - Hot Holding); ham steak (110F - Hot Holding) at flat top grill, as per operator for less than 2 hours. Observed grits (100F - Hot Holding); sausage gravy (108F - Hot Holding) at steam table across from cook line. Operator took products to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as public health control for eggs without written procedures. Provided operator with form via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler above cook line near dish area, not in use.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside floor cracks at cook line.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked at cook line and inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at faucet in dish area. As per operator work order has been made to repair faucet.
29-11-4
52
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (100F - Hot Holding); sausage patties (94F - Hot Holding) as per operator for less than one hour. Operator took products to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Observed employee training expired for some employees.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair near dish area.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked inside walk in freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior reach in cooler drawers soiled at cook line.
22-16-4
61
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed potatoes (55 F - Cold Holding) at the front line . Food was placed at reach in cooler at 6:44 AM. Also observed hash browns (49 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. Hash browns were time marked yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potatoes (55 F - Cold Holding) at the front line . Food was placed at reach in cooler at 6:44 AM. Also observed hash browns (49 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. Hash browns were time marked yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
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. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean plates without washing hands.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the dishwasher room.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. I observed a lot of food debris under the fryers, under the steam table and at the front line. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the front line.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front line. Also observed ice buildup inside the walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the front line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed a pile of dishes not inverted at the front line. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the reach in cooler was not covered. Manager covered it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind the grill at the front line with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
33
Aug 23, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 20 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insect by the back door.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish (58 F - Cold Holding)stored at the front line . As per employee food was placed less than 2 hours ago. Employee placed fish inside the walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-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. See stop sale. Observed 56 raw shell eggs stored next to the stove, eggs did not have time marked..
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the front line.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed 2 employees chewing gum while delivering food to customers.
12B-09-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed floor tiles missing and standing water by the back door, also standing water at the front line and dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. I observed a lot of food debris under the fryers, under the steam table and at the front line.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing at the dishwasher area and also at the entrance of the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with liquid margarine stored on the floor. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front line. Also observed ice buildup inside the walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed juice dispenser with mold like substance by the server aisle.
22-13-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryers with a lot of grease, reach in cooler gaskets soiled, hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed a leaking under the 3 compartment sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the reach in freezer at the front line.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor, by the vestibule. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed a pile of soiled dishes not inverted at the front line.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food not covered inside the reach in freezer at the front line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind the grill at the front line with accumulated grease.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at the 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
21
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed next to the 3 compartment sink area. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed next to the 3 compartment sink area. Operator removed the water. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the front line area. Water is leaking from the steamer equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Observed at the front line area. Water is leaking from the steamer equipment. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer bottom with accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer bottom with accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto floor from the AC unit at the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto floor from the AC unit at the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
29-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside the bucket. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Observed mop not stored properly. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
78
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 80 raw shell eggs stored next to the stove since 7:00 Am. Operator discarded them.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 80 raw shell eggs stored next to the stove since 7:00 Am. Operator discarded them. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at the preparation table. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with liquid margarine stored on the floor. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer with ice cream at the front line. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed next to the 3 compartment sink area. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the front line area. Water is leaking from the steamer equipment. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed throughout the reach in coolers at the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer bottom with accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto floor from the AC unit at the walk in cooler. **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside the bucket. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
37
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (120-125F - Hot Holding); hush brown (130 F - Hot Holding) As per the manager for less than 30 minutes. Manager moved the products to the microwave to be reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at walk in freezer and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drawers reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior soiled located located opposite to the slicer equipment.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet and water leaking from pipe at ware washing area.
29-11-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cracker Barrel #545 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cracker Barrel #545 on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cracker Barrel #545?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cracker Barrel #545.
How does Cracker Barrel #545 compare to other restaurants in Florida City?
Cracker Barrel #545 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is higher than the Florida City average of 66.
Has Cracker Barrel #545's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cracker Barrel #545 have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cracker Barrel #545 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 #545 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cracker Barrel #545 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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