Cracker Barrel # 679

24400 Eastex Fwy, Kingwood, TX 77339
Last inspected: Nov 23, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Cracker Barrel # 679 is a restaurant located at 24400 Eastex Fwy, Kingwood, TX.

Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 23, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
61
May 13, 2025
Reinspection (002)
10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
61
Oct 24, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
12 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
55
Violations — Nov 23, 2025 Inspection
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
20-21.08(f)
Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.
20-21.10(m)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Insect control devices, design and installation. devices used to trap insects by adherence may not be installed above exposed food / clean equipment / utensils / linens and unwrapped single-service articles. (corrected on site)
20-21.21(c)(02)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)