Cracker Barrel in Clermont
Last inspected:
1520 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711Part of: Cracker Barrel Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Cracker Barrel #489 in Clermont has accumulated 179 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.6 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but has faced recurring citations for blocked exits, with the same fire safety violation cited across three separate inspections in 2022 and 2025. Top violations include failure to provide consumer advisories, improper chemical storage, and inadequate ventilation. Recent enforcement shows a warning issued in September 2025 followed by a compliance callback.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cracker Barrel in Clermont: Comparison to Lake County Averages
This Facility
6.6
violations / inspection
6.6 violations per inspection
Lake County Avg
6.29
violations / inspection
6.29 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lake County Avg
0.08
closures / facility
0.08 county average
Cracker Barrel in Clermont: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
-back door, operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
-back door, operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door blocked by trash bins. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Cracker Barrel in Clermont: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Cracker Barrel in Clermont: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cracker Barrel in Clermont last inspected?
- Cracker Barrel #489 in Clermont was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cracker Barrel in Clermont?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cracker Barrel #489 in Clermont are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Cracker Barrel in Clermont had?
- Cracker Barrel #489 in Clermont has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cracker Barrel in Clermont find?
- Cracker Barrel #489 in Clermont was most recently inspected on March 20, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cracker Barrel in Clermont ever been shut down?
- No, Cracker Barrel #489 in Clermont has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Cracker Barrel in Clermont had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cracker Barrel #489 in Clermont has 3 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).
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