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CRACKER BARREL #603

13561 SW 17 CT · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34473

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3409997
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8566743
DBPR license5202590

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine in ware washing area, 153F. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to cook line grill. Water nozzle on wait station tea machines. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 9

#1Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing in mop sink.

#2Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair cook line drawer underneath grill closest to ware washing area.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cook line counter next to clean dishes. Manager discarded employee drink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf across from ovens in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream reach-in freezer across from cook line grill.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of reach-in cooler underneath microwave in prep area.

#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Container stored on shelf next to margarine in back of kitchen.

#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop sink.

#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container salt stored on prep table in front of walk-in cooler. Manager placed label on container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.