CRACKER BARREL #547
13833 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33635
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 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. Mac and cheese 47°F – 50°F inside walk-in cooler placed overnight inside walking cooler for cooling at 9 PM the previous night – manager discarded.
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed one employee on front line, crack raw shell eggs, and then change gloves without first washing hands. Discuss proper hand washing procedure with employee. Employee washed hands, then wore new gloves at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mac and cheese 47°F – 50°F inside walk-in cooler placed overnight inside walking cooler for cooling at 9 PM the previous night – manager discarded.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw steak 49°F at 10 AM inside thawing cabinet next to walk-in cooler; placed inside thawing cabinet at 7 AM; cooled to 34°F at 10:19 AM inside walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 3
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Mac and cheese 47°F – 50°F inside walk-in cooler placed overnight inside walking cooler for cooling at 9 PM the previous night – manager discarded. Mac and cheese were covered with a large lid during cooling process.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soiled in establishment.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 17 employees with expired training from January 2026 to March 2026.
Basic 5
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards with cut marks in establishment.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drink stored on top of front line prep table next to microwave. Employee relocated drink to an approval location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled over flat top grill on front line cook.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee personal beverage stored inside reach in cooler adjacent to coffee machines. Manager removed personal beverage at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed blueberries and pineapples stored over cut ready to eat salads. Manager relocated salad to an approval location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:33 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.