Cracker Barrel in Altamonte Springs
Last inspected:
285 Douglas Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714Part of: Cracker Barrel Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #503 in Altamonte Springs operated as a permanent food service establishment with 194 seats and Risk Level 2 classification. Across 22 inspections dating to 2016, the facility accumulated 120 violations—averaging 5.5 per inspection, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. No emergency closures were issued during this period.
High-priority violations dominated the record, with employee health reporting cited in at least 8 inspections spanning 2023 through 2025. Hand washing violations appeared repeatedly in 2023 and 2025. Chemical storage violations were cited across multiple years (2023, 2024, 2025). A fire safety violation on April 19, 2017 documented a portable fire extinguisher blocked by a cart and subsequently corrected. The most recent inspection on October 31, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 4 violations were found on October 23, 2025, when a Warning was issued for high-priority hand washing and consumer advisory violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cracker Barrel in Altamonte Springs: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
Cracker Barrel in Altamonte Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-06-4 · Warning Issued
Cracker Barrel in Altamonte Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Cracker Barrel in Altamonte Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cracker Barrel in Altamonte Springs last inspected?
- Cracker Barrel #503 in Altamonte Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cracker Barrel in Altamonte Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cracker Barrel #503 in Altamonte Springs are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Cracker Barrel in Altamonte Springs had?
- Cracker Barrel #503 in Altamonte Springs has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cracker Barrel in Altamonte Springs find?
- Cracker Barrel #503 in Altamonte Springs was most recently inspected on April 3, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cracker Barrel in Altamonte Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Cracker Barrel #503 in Altamonte Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Cracker Barrel in Altamonte Springs had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cracker Barrel #503 in Altamonte Springs has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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