Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

460 Park West Dr, Grovetown, GA 30813

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has four inspections in the public record. On Dec 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Grovetown restaurant, which scores around 92. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed several dishes wet nesting. CA: Allow to air dry before nesting.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed cleaning needed on front, underneath, sides, and behind kitchen equipment; ensure plates are kept clean. CA: Clean more frequently.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed missing ceiling tile above mixer/mixer area. CA: Replace tile.

511-6-1.07(2)(f)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed staff attempting to start cooling process with food product sealed but on ice in bags. COS: Opened bag to allow heat to escape. CA: Loosely cover items to properly cool.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed several staff members not wearing beard guard while handling food. COS: Beard guards were put on. CA: If facial hair is longer than 1 1/2 inches, must wear hair restraints.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed plates on cook line used for orders with food debris or other debris on them, as well as an ice scoop with debris on it while in use. CA: Find a better way to shield plates from contamination, keep ice scoop in protective barrier.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed wet stacking in dish pit area. CA: Allow to air dry before stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pan of noodles in walk-in unit cooling from last night temping at 45 F. COS: item discarded. CA: Ensure proper cooling is maintained, utilize ice baths and loosely cover items to cool in right parameters.

511-6-1.05(3)(a)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed line cook with watch and bracelet on wrist while handling food. CA: Remove bracelets and watch before handling food.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed several dishes wet stacked. CA: Allow to air dry before stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

May 14, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hash brown casserole and turkey being cooled in air tight container. COS: Items were vented properly. CA: Ensure all foods are vented during cooling and reach proper cooling parameters. 2 hours 135 degrees to 70 degrees fahrenheit, 4 hours 70 degrees to 41 degrees fahrenheit.

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed employee wearing watch while preparing/handling food. CA: Remove watch from wrist before preparing/handling food.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed several dishes wet stacked in dish area on dish rack. CA: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed several areas in kitchen missing grout and/or floor tiles allowing water to collect/pool in those areas.

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 Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store.

How does Cracker Barrel Old Country Store compare to other restaurants in Grovetown?

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Grovetown average of 92.

Has Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 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 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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