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CRACKER BARREL #749

520 E 23 ST · PANAMA CITY · Bay County · FL 32405

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3449465
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8738492
DBPR license1305782

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#1High 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. Irreversible thermometer indicated a maximum temperature of 125F at dish surface. Digital display on machine reading 83F. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#2Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. pancake batter made at approximately 9:30am 60F at 9:45, down to 57F at 11:10. Manager put batter in walk-in for better cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of current certification for person in charge Ann Merryweather.

#4Intermediate03G-18-5

Intermediate – Temperature not monitored, not recorded and/or the records not maintained for 6 months during cooling process of cook-chill/sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food. Operator unable to produce records for October and September.

#5Intermediate27-17-4

Intermediate – Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water due to water main break during inspection. Establishment voluntarily closed. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.