Brooksville, Hernando County

FLORIDA CRACKER COOKSHACK

511 S BROAD ST, Brooksville, FL 34601

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Feb 12, 2026
City
Brooksville
County
Hernando
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

02D-01-5

Detail 24369632

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name for sugar, flour, and rub in containers on a rolling cart.

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 24067246

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Potato Salad (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the left of the walk-in cooler and steam table. Operator stated item had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 24067245

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in wait station/front service counter blocked with items in handwash sink (brewing basket, etc.). Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-34-4

Detail 23755206

High Priority - No backflow preventer on a threaded faucet. Under the employee hands washing sink next to exit door in kitchen. Opened valve and water comes out of faucet

36-34-5

Detail 23755207

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23490338

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade rusted

27-16-4

Detail 23490340

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area 78F after running for approximately 2 minutes

36-02-5

Detail 23490339

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dry storage room

Jun 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

28-02-4

Detail 22949817

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dripping into five gallon bucket in walk in cooler. Condensation pooling on ceiling in walk in. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: Time Extended

Jun 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

35A-05-4

Detail 22947643

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live on floor in kitchen Operator killed Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22947644

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- Beans 44F Potato salad 46F Brisket 44/45F Collards 44/45F Operator took temperatures this morning and everything was 39 F. Rechecked at the end of the inspection and all the temperatures were the same. Operator called for service and will move food to the second operational walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 22947642

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 ppm strip turned dark blue, then white Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

28-02-4

Detail 22947646

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dripping into five gallon bucket in walk in cooler. Condensation pooling on ceiling in walk in.

10-08-5

Detail 22947645

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Both ice bins in front server area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

41-27-4

Detail 22682375

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above 200 ppm, the strip started turning white. Operator changed out bucket Corrected On-Site

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

32-12-5

Detail 21909614

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Time Extended

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 21897461

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw liver stored above ready-to-eat coleslaw and pickles in reach-in cooler drawer on cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21897459

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); Buttermilk (48F - Cold Holding); Housemade Ranch with Dairy (48F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pasta (48F - Cold Holding); Housemade Potato Salad (50F - Cold Holding) and Housemade Beans with Cooked Vegetables (50F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler at 1:45 PM with an ambient air temperature of 47F. Operator stated the walk-in cooler is undergoing repairs, and they are waiting on a part for the repair. Operator discarded items. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21897464

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); Buttermilk (48F - Cold Holding); Housemade Ranch with Dairy (48F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pasta (48F - Cold Holding); Housemade Potato Salad (50F - Cold Holding) and Housemade Beans with Cooked Vegetables (50F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler at 1:45 PM with an ambient air temperature of 47F. Operator stated the items had been in the walk-in cooler overnight and that the walk-in cooler is undergoing repairs, and they are waiting on a part for the repair. Until repair is complete, establishment will be storing all time/temperature control for safety food in outdoor walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-17-1

Detail 21897462

Intermediate - Person in charge not ensuring employees are properly maintaining the temperatures of time/temperature control for safety foods during hot and cold holding. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21897463

Basic - Boxes of single-service articles (cups) improperly stored on floor in dry storage room. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

32-12-5

Detail 21897458

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

24-18-4

Detail 21897460

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed single use plastic forks and knives in front service area with food contact surface not inverted. Employee started to move and store correctly. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Oct 7, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 1, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 21235080

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Plans do not match drawing, storage shed has painted rafters, painted cement walls, is a separate building, walk in freezer out side not on plans, food warmer not on plans. Warning