How many health inspections has CRACKER BARREL #479 had?

CRACKER BARREL #479 has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CRACKER BARREL #479 ever been shut down?

No, CRACKER BARREL #479 has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CRACKER BARREL #479?

The most frequently cited violations at CRACKER BARREL #479 are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Time as control.

What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?

SEWAGE EXPOSURE: Improper sewage disposal creates risk of fecal contamination throughout the facility. Raw sewage contains billions of pathogens per liter including Norovirus, Hepatitis A, pathogenic E. coli, Campylobacter, and parasites. Sewage backup in food areas requires immediate closure and extensive decontamination. Groundwater contamination affects entire communities. All sewage and waste water must be disposed through approved sanitary sewer or private system. No direct connections between sewage lines and water supply. Grease traps must be maintained and cleaned regularly. Floor drains must function properly. Report sewage backups immediately and cease food operations until resolved.

What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?

CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Improperly used wiping cloths are one of the most common contamination vehicles in food service. A single dirty cloth spreads millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Cloths used on raw meat surfaces and then food contact surfaces cause direct cross-contamination. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths at room temperature. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses: chlorine 50-100 ppm or quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Change solution every 4 hours or when visibly soiled. Use separate cloths for food contact vs. non-food contact surfaces. Dry wiping cloths may be used on food contact surfaces only if laundered daily. Test sanitizer concentration with test strips.

CRACKER BARREL #479

34930 EMERALD COAST PKWY, Destin, FL 32541

Okaloosa County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE INC · License: SEA5603482

CRACKER BARREL #479 in Destin, FL has 19 inspections on record with 91 total violations (4.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

19Inspections

91Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 7, 2025

Inspection History (19)

Feb 7, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 29, 2024 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Aug 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Aug 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Sep 23, 2020 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 31, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination

V22 Consumer advisory

Nov 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination

Apr 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 9, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 31, 2018 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Feb 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

May 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

CRACKER BARREL #479 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Okaloosa County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.85.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CRACKER BARREL #479 had?: CRACKER BARREL #479 has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CRACKER BARREL #479 ever been shut down?: No, CRACKER BARREL #479 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CRACKER BARREL #479?: The most frequently cited violations at CRACKER BARREL #479 are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Time as control.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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