Cracker Barrel

1007 N Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Cracker Barrel has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

“Equipment and utensils, air-drying required” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Mesa sits at 95, putting Cracker Barrel on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the high temperature dishwasher reaching 149.3 deg F(according to the min/max thermometer). Manager restored high temperature machine to within the required specification during inspection
4-703.11
86
Aug 7, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
Inspector notes: Observed metal pans with residual interior water stacked together on shelf on the clean pan area. Store in a manor to minimize interior water
4-901.11
95
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed one of the freezers holding temperature at 48.5 deg F (according to the min/max thermometer) TCS food items cold holding in unit was discarded or redirected to walk in freezer. Currently there is no items cold holding in unit. Manager will call for technician
4-301.11
90
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: One of the reach in units on the preparation line holding temperature at 53.9 deg F (according to the min/max thermometer) TCS food holding in unit was discarded or redirected to alternate units. Currently there is no TCS food in unit. Manager will call maintenance
4-301.11
90
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed metal pans stacked together on shelf with residual water on the inside. Employee removed pans and dried on table in a manor to reduce interior water
4-901.11
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cracker Barrel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cracker Barrel on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cracker Barrel?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils, air-drying required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cracker Barrel.

How does Cracker Barrel compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Cracker Barrel most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Cracker Barrel's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cracker Barrel 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cracker Barrel is inspected around six times per year on average.