Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

21611 N 26th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store was last inspected on Apr 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “hot water and chemical-methods” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

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Sep 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 6, 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 hot-water sanitization dishwasher reaching 154 °F as measured by a min-max thermometer. When food-contact surfaces are being sanitized with hot water in a dish machine, the surface temperature must reach at least 160°F as measured by an irreversible registering temperature measuring device to destroy pathogens that may remain on such surfaces after cleaning. Person in charge relocated dishwashing to three-bay sink for chemical sanitization at time of inspection. Repeat violation: 2nd

4-703.11

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

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

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Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in-use hot sanitizing dish machine with max temperature of 155 deg with min/max thermometer. Person in charge contacted company for service and set up 3-compartment for chemical sanitization. When food-contact surfaces are being sanitized with hot water in a dish machine, the surface temperature must reach at least 160°F as measured by an irreversible registering temperature measuring device to destroy pathogens that may remain on such surfaces after cleaning. Corrected at time of inspection

4-703.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of food debris and residue on outside doors of prep coolers, inside bottom of coolers, and microwave doors through out establishment. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Correct prior to next routine inspection

4-602.13

Oct 7, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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 Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “hot water and chemical-methods” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store.

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

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 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 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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