How many health inspections has CRACKER BARREL #251 had?

CRACKER BARREL #251 has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CRACKER BARREL #251 ever been shut down?

Yes, CRACKER BARREL #251 has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at CRACKER BARREL #251?

The most frequently cited violations at CRACKER BARREL #251 are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

CRACKER BARREL #251

6150 LAZY DAYS BLVD, Seffner, FL 335842938

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE INC · License: SEA3911065

CRACKER BARREL #251 in Seffner, FL has 22 inspections on record with 102 total violations (4.6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

22Inspections

102Violations

1Closures

Data current as of February 13, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for CRACKER BARREL #251
Date	Reason	Reopened
Sep 1, 2015	Roach activity	09:03:00

Inspection History (22)

Feb 13, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Oct 31, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Jul 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 3, 2021 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jan 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 5, 2020 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 29, 2019 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 3, 2019 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

May 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jan 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Dec 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Dec 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

May 25, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Nov 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

May 22, 2017 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 19, 2017 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

May 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Aug 22, 2016 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

CRACKER BARREL #251 has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CRACKER BARREL #251 had?: CRACKER BARREL #251 has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CRACKER BARREL #251 ever been shut down?: Yes, CRACKER BARREL #251 has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at CRACKER BARREL #251?: The most frequently cited violations at CRACKER BARREL #251 are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.

Nearby Establishments

SEFFNER INN AND SUITES

11551 DISCOVERY LN, Seffner

15 inspections · 47 violations

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2024

HAMPTON INN AND SUITES TAMPA EAST

11740 TAMPA GATEWAY BLVD, Seffner

12 inspections · 36 violations

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2025

BOB EVANS RESTAURANT 580

11720 TAMPA GATEWAY BLVD, Seffner

20 inspections · 108 violations

Last inspected: Jan 10, 2025

LAZYDAYS RV

11401 CAMPERS TRL, Seffner

19 inspections · 69 violations

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2025

Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: February 13, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with CRACKER BARREL #251.