How many health inspections has CRACKER BARREL #534 had?

CRACKER BARREL #534 has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CRACKER BARREL #534 ever been shut down?

No, CRACKER BARREL #534 has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CRACKER BARREL #534?

The most frequently cited violations at CRACKER BARREL #534 are: Toxic substance control, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

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 V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?

TOXIC EXPOSURE: Improper identification, storage, or use of toxic substances creates immediate risk of chemical contamination. Unmarked spray bottles cause accidental food contamination. Improper pesticide application contaminates food preparation surfaces. Chemical fumes in food areas are absorbed by uncovered food. Employee exposure risks chemical burns and respiratory injury. All toxic substances must be: clearly and accurately labeled, stored in designated areas away from food, used only according to manufacturer instructions, applied only by certified personnel (pesticides). Never transfer chemicals to unlabeled containers. Keep chemicals in locked storage when not in active use. Maintain chemical inventory and SDS files.

CRACKER BARREL #534

1880 SR 60 E, Valrico, FL 33594

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE INC · License: SEA3915605

CRACKER BARREL #534 in Valrico, FL has 20 inspections on record with 118 total violations (5.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

118Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 4, 2025

Inspection History (20)

Mar 4, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

Oct 30, 2024 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Feb 13, 2024 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 5, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

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

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Aug 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Apr 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Nov 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jan 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Sep 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Feb 4, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

May 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Dec 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Mar 21, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 19, 2017 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Jul 26, 2016 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

CRACKER BARREL #534 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CRACKER BARREL #534 had?: CRACKER BARREL #534 has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CRACKER BARREL #534 ever been shut down?: No, CRACKER BARREL #534 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CRACKER BARREL #534?: The most frequently cited violations at CRACKER BARREL #534 are: Toxic substance control, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.

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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.

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Last verified: March 4, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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