Cracker Barrel in Gainesville
Last inspected:
4001 Sw 43 St, Gainesville, FL 32608Part of: Cracker Barrel Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Cracker Barrel #167 in Gainesville has been inspected 26 times since 2016, with 124 total violations averaging 4.8 per inspection — slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have centered on employee health reporting (cited in at least 5 inspections), food contact surfaces (appearing in nearly every recent inspection), and consumer advisory compliance. A fire safety violation was documented on August 4, 2021, when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone. The most recent inspection on February 4, 2026 was complaint-based and found 8 violations including high-priority food contact surface and consumer advisory issues; the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cracker Barrel in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Cracker Barrel in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Cracker Barrel in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 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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— 2 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Cracker Barrel in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cracker Barrel in Gainesville last inspected?
- Cracker Barrel #167 in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cracker Barrel in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cracker Barrel #167 in Gainesville are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Cracker Barrel in Gainesville had?
- Cracker Barrel #167 in Gainesville has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cracker Barrel in Gainesville find?
- Cracker Barrel #167 in Gainesville was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cracker Barrel in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Cracker Barrel #167 in Gainesville 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- 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 Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cracker Barrel #167 in Gainesville 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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