Cracker Barrel in Venice
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445 Commercial Ct, Venice, FL 34292Part of: Cracker Barrel Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Cracker Barrel #282 in Venice has been inspected 22 times since 2016, accumulating 126 violations—an average of 5.7 per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring across the inspection record: food contact surface violations appeared in at least 6 inspections; employee health reporting violations in at least 3 inspections; proper hand and arm washing violations in at least 3 inspections; shell stock requirements violations in at least 3 inspections; and approved food source violations in at least 3 inspections. The most recent complaint-based inspection on August 12, 2025 identified 16 violations including three high-priority findings (management awareness, food contact surfaces, and parasite destruction), and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cracker Barrel in Venice: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Cracker Barrel in Venice: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 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 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 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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— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Cracker Barrel in Venice: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cracker Barrel in Venice last inspected?
- Cracker Barrel #282 in Venice was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 14, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Cracker Barrel in Venice?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cracker Barrel #282 in Venice are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Cracker Barrel in Venice had?
- Cracker Barrel #282 in Venice has had 24 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 Venice find?
- Cracker Barrel #282 in Venice was most recently inspected on May 14, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Cracker Barrel in Venice ever been shut down?
- No, Cracker Barrel #282 in Venice has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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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