CRACKER BARREL #498
3125 COVE BEND DR · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33613
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
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 employee crack shelled raw eggs and change gloves without washing hands in between. Discussed with manager and stated that he will train employees **Warning**
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee use his cell phone and handled clean spatulas while on the cook line. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed a gallon of milk that was opened no date marking. Manager voluntarily discarded milk **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed broken hand sink on right side of cook line. Unlabeled to use as water starts leaking from base of hand sink. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for some employees, most employees had unapproved service safe training. **Warning**
Basic 4
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground around grease receptacle. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in cooler Observed ice buildup in the bottom of flip top unit in the front line area. **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed a broken hand sink that leaked water when employee washed hands. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered prepped pans of frozen blueberries and dough in walk in freezer **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:22 PM.
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.