Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
64
Score
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's latest score of 64 falls below the Gibsonton average of 76. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Observed 2 expired food handler certifications.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to office temped 78 F, ran approximately 3 minutes.
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting on drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected, manager placed lid on container. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
64
Jul 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. Soda machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding unit gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment soiled throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Jul 29, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 52 F in prep cooler on cook line. Manager placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roaches in prep area. Manager removed and sanitized area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. Batter for chicken not time marked, manager time marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. Soda machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Cournty Bright **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding unit gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment soiled throughout establishment. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons over hash browns in walk in cooler. Manager placed hash downs on top. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasonings not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Warning**
14-09-4
39
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection. - old food debris inside soda gun nozzle at bar at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink ice in hand wash sink at that at time of inspection.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection.
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal food containers stored on shelf in kitchen. Operator moved pan to dish room to be washed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
74
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker on wrong location of splitter. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash brown 53 F in reach in cooler, manager placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Courtney Bright Expired 10/11/2024.
53A-03-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food items on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Employee replacing at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on cook line.
29-49-6
52
Apr 3, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
47
Nov 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Broccoli casserole 44 F in reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure for holding butter on time as a public health control. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted above bread, operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Encrusted debris on grill lid.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near dish area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
58
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure for holding eggs on time as a public health control.
03F-10-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 77 F, operator changed water temped 150 F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
50
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scramble eggs 112 F, operator voluntarily discarded.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with cart, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in women restroom temp 82 F, ran approximately 2 minutes.
27-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor at wait station, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. Standing water on dumpster pad. Drain in dumpster area not working sufficiently.
33-27-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator found last inspection report at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - Mosquitoes breeding in standing water. Standing water in dumpster area, breeding insects.
35A-12-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Temperature gauge not working.
16-38-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting on shelf outside of dish room.
24-08-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cracker Barrel Old Country Store last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store.
How does Cracker Barrel Old Country Store compare to other restaurants in Gibsonton?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Gibsonton average of 76.
Has Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 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 Old Country Store inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is inspected around three times per year on average.
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