Cracker Barrel in Ocala
Last inspected:
13561 Sw 17 Ct, Ocala, FL 34473Part of: Cracker Barrel Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Cracker Barrel #603 in Ocala has been inspected 21 times since 2016, accumulating 123 violations—an average of 5.9 per inspection, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been persistent across the inspection record, with chemical storage cited in at least 7 inspections, food contact surface violations in at least 9 inspections, and employee health reporting violations in at least 5 inspections. The most recent inspection on November 4, 2025 found 7 high-priority violations including employee health reporting, chemical storage, and toxic substance control, but was completed with no further action. An April 28, 2025 routine inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after finding 2 high-priority violations. A fire safety violation was documented in May 2016 for a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cracker Barrel in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Cracker Barrel in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Cracker Barrel in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 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· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Cracker Barrel in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cracker Barrel in Ocala last inspected?
- Cracker Barrel #603 in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 30, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Cracker Barrel in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cracker Barrel #603 in Ocala are: Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Cracker Barrel in Ocala had?
- Cracker Barrel #603 in Ocala has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cracker Barrel in Ocala find?
- Cracker Barrel #603 in Ocala was most recently inspected on April 30, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Cracker Barrel in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Cracker Barrel #603 in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Cracker Barrel in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cracker Barrel #603 in Ocala 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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