PORT CHARLOTTE, Charlotte County

CRACKER BARREL #225

800 KINGS HWY, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33980

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Jan 14, 2026
City
PORT CHARLOTTE
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 24300313

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker splitter. Operator placed a vacuum breaker at mop sink by the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24300312

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup on fan covers at Walk in Cooler.

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-14-5

Detail 24024776

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 24024774

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles at Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned the handles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24024775

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at Salad Station.

36-17-5

Detail 24024777

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at cookline in front of Deep Fryers. Repeat Violation

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 23630197

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking the cookline handwash sink. Operator removed the garbage can to allow clear access. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23630198

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

23-24-4

Detail 23630196

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Repeat Violation

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

24-08-4

Detail 23370399

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on container as it was stacked on another container for no air flow at dish shelf. Operator removed the container to allow air flow. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23370398

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the ice machine inoperable at the end of wait station.

36-73-4

Detail 23370397

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator cleaned the floor. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23370396

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fans covers at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the fan covers to clean. Corrective Action Taken

Mar 21, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 22736239

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed documents not signed by permit holder. Operator signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 22736237

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris behind reach in warmer handles. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22736240

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup ice on floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator informed of replacing the door.

14-17-4

Detail 22736238

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple at Walk in Cooler.

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

23-24-4

Detail 22512776

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at Reach in Cooler handles.

24-08-4

Detail 22512775

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf.

36-17-5

Detail 22512777

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22512774

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at prep area.

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 22229154

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed the documents during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22229155

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers at Walk in Cooler. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22229152

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area.

51-18-6

Detail 22229153

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator able to provide by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-26-1

Detail 21735779

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

53B-14-5

Detail 21735778

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

36-34-5

Detail 21735777

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled at Walk in Cooler.

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-03-5

Detail 21238860

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed buttermilk at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21238858

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers at Walk in Cooler. Operator cleaned the fan cover. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21238859

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 109°F at prep area. Operator increased the temperature to a minimum of 135°F Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21238857

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned the interior of Reach in Freezer. Corrected On-Site

Jan 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 13, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

12A-13-4

Detail 20583592

High Priority - 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 handling utensils that fell in the garbage can and then touched clean utensils. Educated the employee to wash hands to prevent cross contamination. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 20583593

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager, Paul Veilleux, 08/09/2016. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20583594

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager, Paul Veilleux, 08/09/2016. Observed Certified manager arrive during inspection. Robert Goode, 09/23/2019. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 20583595

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

31B-06-4

Detail 20583591

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at men's restroom. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20583596

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed soap dispenser in disrepair at men's restroom. Warning

Aug 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 20424237

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed at Reach in Warmer.

22-08-4

Detail 20424236

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at prep area. Repeat Violation