Cracker Barrel #282
445 Commercial Ct, Venice, FL 34292 · Permanent Food Service · License 6804169
What drove the grade
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 19 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 4 basic (1 repeat)-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 19, 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.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Observed employee rub hands less than 10-15 seconds after cracking raw shell eggs. Discussed proper handwash procedure with operator.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee named Ken with expired food handler training.
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup in the floor at the walk in freezer.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed clean metal pans on shelves stacked not air dried properly in the dry prep equipment room.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
Observed standing water due to slow floor drainage in front of the walk in cooler. Operator instructed employee to properly free the clogged drain during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Observed cracked and missing tiles in the dishwasher and the prep area in the kitchen.
Repeat violation
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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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.