Cracker Barrel Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
74
Score
Cracker Barrel Restaurant, located at 1905 Central Ave in Cordele, GA, underwent a food service inspection on April 7, 2026. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 74, with documented violations including issues with management knowledge, cold holding temperatures, and thermometer accuracy. Previous inspections for this establishment have also generally fallen into the moderate risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
74
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
90
Violations — Apr 7, 2026 Inspection
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed PIC unable to demonstrate proper cold holding and cooling temperatures during inspection. There must be a PIC on the premises of the food establishment at all times. The PIC shall ensure employees are properly trained in food safety. Facility has 10 calendar days to train employees on food safety.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed foods located in the walk-in cooler located in the main kitchen holding at temperatures greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Except during preparation, cooking or cooling, or when time is used as a public health control, time/temperature control for safety foods shall be maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. PIC voluntarily discarded out of temperatures items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed facility lacking a thermometer in the warmest part of the walk in cooler located in the main kitchen. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety foods shall be that is located in the warmest part of the refrigerator unit. PIC placed a thermometer in the warmest part of the refrigerated unit.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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