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Florida Cracker Tap Room

962 E Jefferson St, Brooksville, FL 34601
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Florida Cracker Tap Room has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 9, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooksville restaurant scores 90. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Baked Beans (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Onions (47F - Cold Holding); Goat Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Corn (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Florida Cracker Shrimp Sauce - Fresh Garlic and Oil (50F - Cold Holding); Beer Cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler near handwash sink in the kitchen. Items had been in cooler overnight and a temperature had not been taken yet. Issued stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Baked Beans (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Onions (47F - Cold Holding); Goat Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Corn (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Florida Cracker Shrimp Sauce - Fresh Garlic and Oil (50F - Cold Holding); Beer Cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler near handwash sink in the kitchen. Items had been in cooler overnight and a temperature had not been taken yet. Issued stop sale. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
74
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm)- corrected to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
41-18-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
78
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm)- corrected to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. At dry storage area can of raid stored on shelf- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler by cookline- sour cream 48F- cold holding, cooked corn 45-47F- cold holding, cooked onions 45-48F- cold holding, cooked beets 45-47F- cold holding, shreeded chees 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food double containered food out of temperature for 3.5 hours- operator moved food to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes sorted on floor in kitchen - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
55
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer and ware-washing ( kitchen and bar) solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Strips turned dark blue over 500 ppm
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Bar hams sink has been removed the owner is getting a new sink fabricated.
31A-04-4
78
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
90
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Florida Cracker Tap Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Florida Cracker Tap Room on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Florida Cracker Tap Room?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Florida Cracker Tap Room.

How does Florida Cracker Tap Room compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?

Florida Cracker Tap Room most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooksville average of 90.

Has Florida Cracker Tap Room's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Florida Cracker Tap Room have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Florida Cracker Tap Room 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 Florida Cracker Tap Room inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Florida Cracker Tap Room is inspected around three times per year on average.

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