Cracker Barrel Restaurant

1905 Central Ave, Cordele, GA 31015

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Cracker Barrel Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “proper cold holding temperatures”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Cordele facility scores 94, putting Cracker Barrel Restaurant on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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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)

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)

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)

Mar 27, 2025

Routine

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

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken and mac/cheese stored in prep top cooler holding at temperatures greater than 41 *F. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. C/A: food was discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed soiled ice machine. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. C/A: PIC turned off ice machine to be cleaned.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed dishes stored online stored food surface up and not inverted. Clean equipment shall be stored covered or inverted. C/A: PIC inverted dishes.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed gauges not working on dish machine. Equipment shall be kept in a state of repair. No corrective action taken.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

Nov 21, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed current inspection report not posted. Code: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. C/A: current inspection posted before EH left faciclity.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observation: observed plates stored on line stored food surface up and not inverted and forks stored food surface up. Code: Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying: and (ii) Covered or inverted. C/A: PIC sent forks to warewash and inverted plates.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cracker Barrel Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cracker Barrel Restaurant on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cracker Barrel Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cracker Barrel Restaurant.

How does Cracker Barrel Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cordele?

Cracker Barrel Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Cordele average of 94.

Has Cracker Barrel Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cracker Barrel Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cracker Barrel Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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