Cracker Barrel in Orange Park
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4272 Eldridge Loop, Orange Park, FL 32073Part of: Cracker Barrel Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Cracker Barrel #157 in Orange Park has been cited with 165 violations across 24 inspections dating from 2022, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Two administrative complaints have been recommended in the past year: on February 25, 2026 for 12 violations including parasite destruction, consumer advisory failures, and food contact surface contamination, and on August 5, 2025 for 12 violations including employee health reporting failures, improper chemical storage, and inadequate time-as-control procedures. Chemical storage violations appeared in seven of the last eight inspections. Fire safety violations were documented on January 10, 2024 (portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone) and December 20, 2019 (rear kitchen exit blocked). The most recent inspection on February 25, 2026 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cracker Barrel in Orange Park: Comparison to Clay County Averages
Cracker Barrel in Orange Park: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Cracker Barrel in Orange Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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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— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 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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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Cracker Barrel in Orange Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cracker Barrel in Orange Park last inspected?
- Cracker Barrel #157 in Orange Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 25, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Cracker Barrel in Orange Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cracker Barrel #157 in Orange Park are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Cracker Barrel in Orange Park had?
- Cracker Barrel #157 in Orange Park has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cracker Barrel in Orange Park find?
- Cracker Barrel #157 in Orange Park was most recently inspected on February 25, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Cracker Barrel in Orange Park ever been shut down?
- No, Cracker Barrel #157 in Orange Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- 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.
- Has Cracker Barrel in Orange Park had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cracker Barrel #157 in Orange Park has 2 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).
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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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