Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Gibsonton
9370 Theater Dr, Gibsonton, FL 33534
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Gibsonton has accumulated 89 violations across 14 inspections dating to at least 2023, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection — more than 20 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, chemical storage violations in at least 6 inspections, and toxic substance control violations in nearly every inspection on record. Food contact surface sanitation was also cited repeatedly across multiple inspections. Two complaint-based inspections in July 2025 were particularly significant — the first on July 29 found 18 violations including high-priority employee health policy and hand-washing violations, triggering an administrative complaint recommendation; the second on July 30 resulted in a call-back compliance order. The most recent routine inspection on March 25, 2026 found 6 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: March 25, 2026
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Gibsonton: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Gibsonton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Gibsonton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Gibsonton last inspected?
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Gibsonton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Gibsonton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Gibsonton are: Toxic substance control, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Gibsonton had?
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Gibsonton has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Gibsonton find?
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Gibsonton was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Gibsonton ever been shut down?
- No, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Gibsonton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
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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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