Cracker Barrel #189
4343 Lakeland Park Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809 · Permanent Food Service · License 6304840
What drove the grade
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 4 complaint inspection3 basic-3
- Safety score97
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitAug 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.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Observed on floor.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed on containers in clean dish storage shelves, manager separated to air dry.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
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
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.