Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, #593
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2024, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, #593 has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 2, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Madison restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
4
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
12D - washing fruits and vegetables
Inspector notes: Observed unclean equipment- wrists- in the produce prep sink and on the drainboard part. Ensure the produce prep sink is properly used.
511-6-1.04(4)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed a food worker with a ring on a finger at the main line. Ensure no more than a plain wedding band on the finger and wrist.
511-6-1.03(5)(f)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed a food worker without a hair restraint at the main line. Ensure that food employees wear proper hair restraints.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet stacking containers in the dishwashing area and on the shelves in the prep area. Ensure all equipment utensils are air-dried before stacking them.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Gaskets around the two-door warmer cabinet must be replaced due to not be in good repaired.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed multiple equipment- griddles, 2-door warmer, reach-in cooler racks- not free from food debris, grease, and accumulation as required.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
67
May 19, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed lactic acid sanitizer in 3-compartment sink below minimum concentration required (concentration at 452 ppm). Corrective action (CA): Lactic acid sanitizer concentration shall be between 704-1875 ppm. Person in charge (PIC) added additional sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink to reach a concentration of 704 ppm lactic acid. The person in charge was informed that the sanitizer dispenser shall be serviced. Until serviced, please use the dump sink dispenser.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Dining tables are sanitized using the single bucket method. CA: Dining tables shall be sanitized using either the two bucket method or with a sanitizer spray bottle and single-use paper towels.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Single service box store on the floor in the dry storage area. Single service items shall be 6 inches off the floor.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed several food items at Mutiple locations not covered or protected, or resealed properly. Gravy and soup at the server area, steam table, corn, grits, rice, mashed potatoes, Tater tots, and pickles stored in the prep freezer. Corrective action: Packed, unpacked food or food stored shall be cover, resealed properly unless they are in the cooling process. The person in charge was informed and instructed to cover all concerned food.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed clear pans with wet stacking on the shelf in the prep area. Ensure to be fully air-dried before stacking them.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Coffee filters were not covered or protected at the coffee station
511-6-1.05(10)(g)
67
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed lactic acid sanitizer in 3-compartment sink below minimum concentration required (concentration at 452 ppm). Corrective action (CA): Lactic acid sanitizer concentration shall be between 704-1875 ppm. Person in charge (PIC) added additional sanitizer in 3-compartment sink to reach concentration of 704 ppm lactic acid.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Dining tables sanitized using single bucket method. CA: Dining tables shall be sanitized using either the two bucket method or with sanitizer spray bottle and single-use paper towels.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Ice buildup on floor and top of walk-in freezer; not in good repair.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
78
Mar 14, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed two-door oven with buildup of food debris, and grease inside. Corrective action (CA): Equipment and food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean sight and touch. The person in charge was informed to clean frequently.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12D - washing fruits and vegetables
Inspector notes: Observed Vegetable sink used for dumping mashed potato and pre-clean utensils; vegetable sink shall be used for vegetables only.
511-6-1.04(4)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: observed a food handler at the prep area with a watch on their wrist while prepping chicken; No more than a plain wedding band on hands and wrists.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: observed food employees at the prep area and line with hair not fully covered; Food employees or handlers shall wear hairnets or caps, and hair fully covered.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed metal pans at utensils and dishes shelf and large clear pans at the dishwashing area stacked wet; allow to fully air dry before stacking them vertically.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Plates and utensils (silverware) on the counter to the left at the main line and severs counter are not covered or inverted.
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Ice buildup on the floor and top of the walk-in freezer.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, #593 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, #593 on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, #593?
Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, #593.
How does Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, #593 compare to other restaurants in Madison?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, #593 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Madison average of 82.
Has Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, #593's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, #593 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, #593 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, #593 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, #593 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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