Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CRACKER BARREL #506

2203 CORTEZ RD W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34207

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 18, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3321415
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8340665
DBPR license5105079

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front waitstaff area. Butter cups (69F – Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. Person in charge stated they were out at room temperature for approximately 2.5 hours and placed them in the Walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 7

#1Basic29-38-4

Basic – Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed in back kitchen area above mop sink no back flow prevention device for faucet splitter.

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. 3 Ceiling tile missing over dish machine in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout main kitchen area and dry storage ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance.

#4Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wrist watch on employee preparing food In wait staff area.

#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back kitchen area by convection ovens,dishwasher area and Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on west side of parking lot.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers ad grill In main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Ob **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.