Cracker Barrel #545
155 N Krome Ave, Florida City, FL 33034 · Permanent Food Service · License 2331332
What drove the grade
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 4 routine inspection2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 3 intermediate, 5 basic-20
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 4, 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.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135°F.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed the dishwasher touch dirty dishes and then clean dishes without washing hands.
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed food debris in the hand wash sink by the cook line.
Basic5
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses.
The manger inverted it.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed in upright cooler close to the walk-in cooler.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Observed the grout lines very low with standing water throughout the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed next to the AC vents.
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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.