Cracker Barrel #577
502 Chaffee Point Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32221 · Permanent Food Service · License 2613729
What drove the grade
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 15 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 1 basic (1 repeat)-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 15, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
Observed vegetable and beef mixture used for soups with date marking of 7/15. Person in charge confirmed beef and vegetables were heat treated on the 14th, cooled over night, then packaged on the 15th. Date markings were updated with date of preparation.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink closest to dish area at end of cook line. Person in charge provided paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored on drying racks near dish area.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.