Cracker Barrel #626
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
70
Score
Cracker Barrel #626 appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. Cracker Barrel #626 was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “interior of oven has accumulation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Cracker Barrel #626's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook washed hands total time less than 10 seconds. Cook washed hands again. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink fell off wall on in dish room, 1/5/26, broke pipe, is unusable. New sink was ordered, operator will call inspector when sink is installed. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bucket on cook line, towels not in solution, operator added more sanitizer solution **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on back line **Warning**
22-08-4
70
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Unpeeled apples for frying 2 cans 6 lb 14 oz
01B-01-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Unpeeled apples for frying 2 cans 6 lb 14 oz , still in case, in plastic covering
08B-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Drawer cooler on cook line
22-16-4
78
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) in server cooler, cooler was turned off, breaker tripped, manager took temperature within the last 4 hours and all food was under 41F, manager iced all food -hard boiled eggs (48F - Cold Holding); chicken and dumpling soup (54F - Cold Holding) in prep cooler, manager voluntarily discarded food, manager took temperature within the last 4 hours and states all food was under 41F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Hard boiled eggs 41F, cooked potatoes 40F, shredded colby cheese 45F, portioned chicken dumpling soup 41/44/46F, bottom cup is at 41F, stacked too high, portioned on 3/31 at 1pm, meatloaf 41F, Mac n cheese 41F All food moved to walk in cooler **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) in server cooler, cooler was turned off, breaker tripped, manager took temperature within the last 4 hours and all food was under 41F, manager iced all food -hard boiled eggs (48F - Cold Holding); chicken and dumpling soup (54F - Cold Holding) in prep cooler, manager voluntarily discarded food, manager took temperature within the last 4 hours and states all food was under 41F **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line next to slicer **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted, ice bucket inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in water temperature is 125F,manager refilled water, temperature is 168F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
61
Dec 3, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
82
Nov 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
95
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing on cook line in front of fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler Cutting board in server station White cutting boards **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee touched soiled towel then rinsed hands did not use soap, manager had employee properly wash hands **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cooks put beard guards on then touched clean utensils without washing hands, manager had cooks properly wash hands **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French toast mix made with eggs 48F cold holding in reach in cooler on cook line, employee iced product **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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 then touched clean plate without washing hands or changing gloves, manager had cook removed gloves and properly wash hands **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler Cutting board in server station White cutting boards **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks put beard guards on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing on cook line in front of fryers **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler on cook line **Warning**
05-09-4
45
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Jul 22, 2022
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 3 door reach in cooler used for salad backup Han standing water in the bottom of it.
29-49-6
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cracker Barrel #626 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cracker Barrel #626 on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cracker Barrel #626?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cracker Barrel #626.
How does Cracker Barrel #626 compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
Cracker Barrel #626 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has Cracker Barrel #626's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cracker Barrel #626 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cracker Barrel #626 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 #626 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cracker Barrel #626 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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