Cracker Barrel #647
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
58
Score
Cracker Barrel #647 appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Compared to other Winter Garden restaurants (averaging 66), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 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. Per operator less than 4 hours. gravy (131F - Hot Holding) hashbrowns (124F - Hot Holding) .Operator discarded hash brown.Gravy,reheat 168 f. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice tea nozzle **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.Operated provided plans for the hash brown but was unable to provide the logs for the hash brown. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket walk in cooler and ice cream reach in Sides of grill Pre rinse nozzle **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Portion cups in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry Stored in water in bucket in mop area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Garbage can located inside establishment that is not continually used is not covered in employee restroom **Warning**
33-28-4
58
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Touched face with bare hand and then plated food items without washing hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Ran machine 3 times **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw sausage patties stored over pork chop walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. whipped tub butter (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (44F - Cold Holding) moving to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. grits (99F - Hot Holding) operator will reheat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Plating biscuits **Warning**
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head in prep area soiled Coffee machine nozzle Soda nozzles **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions throughout the establishment. **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash near soap dispenser on line **Warning**
24-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple scoops on prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets scooping ice **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Server plating biscuits **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in prep area **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Behind the cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Croutons **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 125 next to pass thru window Ice scoop near ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior bottom of fryers soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on prep table next to mixer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Tongs stored on soiled surface between uses. Tongs stored on cardboard box holding butter pats **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed blueberries over ready to eat strawberries **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from fan motor and pipes in walk in cooler **Warning**
29-03-4
15
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryer cabinets are soiled. Cutting board is soiled Interior of heated cabinet is soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Fryer cabinets are soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Back of equipment at cooks line area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Grout is missing throughout the establishment.Broken tiles in the dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
82
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - One Live, small flying insect found on a pie in in cabinet.Operator discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.One pie. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryer cabinets are soiled. Cutting board is soiled Interior of heated cabinet is soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Operator discarded the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Dish storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Back of equipment at cooks line area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Grout is missing throughout the establishment.Broken tiles in the dishwashing area. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Garbage cans soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-17-4
Basic - Interior of ovens has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of grill heavily soiled. Heavy grease residue on heat lamps and interior of heated cabinets. Filters under the back hood suppression system is soiled. Wipe down all residue on all equipment throughout the establishment. Fans are soiled in walk in cooler, **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored next clean dishes under prep table. **Warning**
21-44-1
39
Jul 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jul 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One in warewashing area One across from Hot box and handsink area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Fryer baskets at fry station
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Reach in coolers at cooks line -Hot box oven exterior -all reach in coolers in kitchen and pre areas
23-24-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven In back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in coolers exterior at cooks line -Hot box oven exterior -all reach in coolers exterior in kitchen and pre areas -Fan in Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers by cooks line and back prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area and back room server station area.
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in kitchen area by fry station, ware washing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
Basic - Garbage can soiled. Trash bin on the right end of cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
33-17-4
55
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Electric slicer
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - back prep area - cooks line under fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - missing grout throughout kitchen area.and tile **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - holes throughout kitchen ares
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - ovens in back prep area - microwave on cooks line - microwave on server station
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust - exterior of ovens in back prep area. - exterior of fryers - exterior of ice machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler on cooks line
22-16-4
55
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.Server is handling ice . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
13-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust throughout the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee is portioning ketchup. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Grout is missing and broken tiles throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of fryer cabinets are soiled. Wipe down all equipment throughout the establishment. Side of walk in cooler door is soiled. Caulking is soiled handwash sink and dishwashing area. Drain holes are soiled throughout the establishment. Fans in walk in cooler are soiled. Residue build upon ice machine door. Wipe down all shelves throughout the establishment. Heavy residue on heat lamps. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-57-6
High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored next to milk in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.Server is handling ice . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting white boards are soiled. Iced tea basket holder is soiled. Slicer and tomato wedger is soiled. Can opener blade holder is soiled. Mixer head is soiled . Fryer vats are soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Cereal dry storage area. **Warning**
01B-16-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters expired 6/21 for the soda at back line area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust throughout the establishment. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table . **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee is portioning ketchup. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Grout is missing and broken tiles throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Garbage cans soiled. **Warning**
33-17-4
Basic - Holes in wall throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of ovens have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of fryer cabinets are soiled. Wipe down all equipment throughout the establishment. Side of walk in cooler door is soiled. Caulking is soiled handwash sink and dishwashing area. Drain holes are soiled throughout the establishment. Fans in walk in cooler are soiled. Residue build upon ice machine door. Wipe down all shelves throughout the establishment. Heavy residue on heat lamps. **Warning**
23-03-4
26
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No temperature test strips for dishwasher.
16-37-1
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Air vent covers missing over dry storage.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frozen turkey stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system.
36-62-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In stand up warmer.
14-33-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Bottom of stand up warmer.
14-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In prep area.
36-27-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cracker Barrel #647 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cracker Barrel #647 on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cracker Barrel #647?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Cracker Barrel #647.
How does Cracker Barrel #647 compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
Cracker Barrel #647 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Garden average of 66.
Has Cracker Barrel #647's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cracker Barrel #647 have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cracker Barrel #647 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 #647 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cracker Barrel #647 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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