Cracker Barrel in Lakeland
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4343 Lakeland Park Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809Part of: Cracker Barrel Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Cracker Barrel #189 in Lakeland has been inspected 21 times since 2016, accumulating 74 violations—an average of 3.5 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Food contact surface violations appear in at least 6 inspections dating back to 2022, and consumer advisory violations (required when potentially hazardous food is served) have been cited repeatedly across the inspection record. An October 2024 routine inspection documented management awareness and employee health reporting violations, both high-priority findings. The most recent inspection on August 27, 2025 was a complaint-based investigation that identified an intermediate priority violation and resulted in no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cracker Barrel in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Cracker Barrel in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Cracker Barrel in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cracker Barrel in Lakeland last inspected?
- Cracker Barrel #189 in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 27, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cracker Barrel in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cracker Barrel #189 in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Cracker Barrel in Lakeland had?
- Cracker Barrel #189 in Lakeland has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cracker Barrel in Lakeland find?
- Cracker Barrel #189 in Lakeland was most recently inspected on August 27, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cracker Barrel in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Cracker Barrel #189 in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
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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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