CRACKER BARREL #282
445 COMMERCIAL CT · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34292
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 3
01B-38-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Observed pancake mix (52F – Cooling) at 11:15AM The operator stated the pancake mix was prepared at 6:30AM. The operator discarded the pancake mix. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed pancake mix (52F – Cooling) at 11:15AM The operator stated the pancake mix was prepared at 6:30AM. The operator discarded the pancake mix. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink with a splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Basic 7
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing bracelets.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in freezer door in disrepair on the cook line.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup on the walk-in freezer fire sprinklers. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the beverage station nearest the office. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for chicken breading not stored above the food product at the breading station. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water overflowing from the drain underneath the three compartment sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:46 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.