Cracker Barrel #498 in Tampa
3125 Cove Bend Dr, Tampa, FL 33613
Cracker Barrel #498 in Tampa averaged 6.1 violations per inspection across 26 inspections between 2016 and January 2026, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appeared in 15 of the most recent 8 inspections, with management awareness, employee health reporting, and food contact surface issues cited repeatedly. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on January 12, 2026 identified 10 violations including two high-priority findings for management awareness and toxic substance control, resulting in an inspection completed with no further action disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: January 12, 2026
Cracker Barrel #498 in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Cracker Barrel #498 in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 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 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 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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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 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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— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Cracker Barrel #498 in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cracker Barrel #498 in Tampa last inspected?
- Cracker Barrel #498 in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cracker Barrel #498 in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cracker Barrel #498 in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Toxic substance control, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Cracker Barrel #498 in Tampa had?
- Cracker Barrel #498 in Tampa has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cracker Barrel #498 in Tampa find?
- Cracker Barrel #498 in Tampa was most recently inspected on January 12, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cracker Barrel #498 in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Cracker Barrel #498 in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
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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.
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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