Cracker Barrel #489
1520 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711 · Permanent Food Service · License 4502282
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 2 routine inspection2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 5 basic (1 repeat)-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 2, 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.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
-flying insects in open bag of potatoes
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
-3 flying insects near bags of potatoes.
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
-gaskets on thawing cabinet
Clean dish shelf with rust that has pitted the surface, at dish machine
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
-gaskets on reach in cooler on prep line
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
-plastic containers on dish storage rack
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
-over bags of potatoes in kitchen
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.