CRACKER BARREL #73
636 67 ST CIR E · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34208
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.observed in walk-in cooler hash browns (51F – Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in walk-in cooler on 12/4/25 . Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Personal insurance voluntarily discarded product. **Warning**
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 155.8)Person in charge will use 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in walk-in cooler hash browns (51F – Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in walk-in cooler on 12/4/25 . Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Personal insurance voluntarily discarded product. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks line french toast egg mix (60F – Cold Holding); cheese (52F – Cold Holding) Person in charge stated they had been out for approximately 30 minutes and placed in reach in cooler. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks line hash brown potatoes (125F – Hot Holding)Person in charge placed in pan to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 6
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation on cooks line. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area clean dish rack food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated all to air dry..As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water.observed on cooks line a dishwasher area standing water on floor. **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed in front kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed throughout main kitchen area in reach in coolers and reach in freezers gaskets soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwashing sink on cooks line. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 7:49 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.