CRACKER BARREL #489

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling in dish area

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -jackets stored on boxes of creamers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans on dish rack in dish area

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -fryer baskets

Basic - Light not functioning over kettles in back kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in drawer on cook line -exterior sides of fryers

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -by plates on cook line, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -on top of ice machine. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -above ice machine, operator discarded Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets onhot holding unit near back prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning over kettles on back prep line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wall behind grill on cook line -exterior sides of cooking equipment on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Time Extended

• From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -back door, operator corrected. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to clean equipment without washing hands. -employee on cook line handled raw touched clean tongs and spatula. Educated operator, operator spoke to employee. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee on cook line folding pancake for service with no gloves. Educated operator, operator coached employee. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker at incorrect location on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -server scooping gravy on front line. Employee put gloves on. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -baked potatoes in walk in cooler

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans in dish area Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. -gate broken

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Interior of ovens has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -by walk in cooler and dish area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line. -interior of fryer cabinets Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. -recycling bin, operator closed.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer in kitchen -white cutting board on prep table and on cook line.

Basic - -Reach-in drawers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cook line, grill side. -reach in freezer interior on cook line.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by walk in cooler and entry to dish room

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on counter by server soda station. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -containers in dish area

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside from dining room 3.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line.

Basic - Interior of ovens have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters under hood suppression system on cook line. -interior of fryer cabinets -gaskets on reach in freezer on cook line

High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes,changed gloves without washing hands and then touched clean dishes. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by one live roach found in the dining room.Employee discarded the roach in the trash. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea dispenser holder is soiled. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters at coffee station and soda station by bag and box area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Holes in wall by the back line area and spaces in ceiling by dishwashing area.

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Lemons not washed prior to preparation. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee bathroom.

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Hand wash sink by walk in cooler Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at salad station.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Back up oven Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fliters

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Hand sink at walk-in cooler door. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters for ice machine serviced 1-2-2022.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin at wait station.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing over cooks line

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 120F. Manager replaced water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of all ovens in rear prep area has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - interior of fryer cabinets - exteriors of cooking and storage equipment in rear prep area - reach in freezer on cooks line

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor in dry storage closet. Manager relocated. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink near three-compartment sink.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food, iced tea in walk in cooler. Manager relocated. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Manager coached employee. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control, pancake batter, less than 4 hours, with no time mark. Employee printed label. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of ice bin at left wait station - reach in freezer on cooks line

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust in rear prep area

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in equipment storage area in rear of kitchen.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double oven in rear prep area heavily soiled. Biscuit oven soiled.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - ovens at cook line and prep areas - walk in cooler shelves

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind cooks line

Basic - Water leaking from faucet at mop sink.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Commercially processed baked beans held longer than 7 days. See stop sale.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Commercially processed baked beans held longer than 7 days. Discarded by manager.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tomatoes not time stamped, beyond 4 hours per employee.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Tomatoes do not have time marking, per operator since yesterday. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards in front and rear kitchen areas - half sheet pans heavily soiled - both soda machines nozzle areas soiled, corrected on site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small pan used to dispense brown sugar. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Large fryer on cooks line.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dish room.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager advised he did not have the current license available.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys next to hot tea bags. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hot chocolate machine inoperable, with heavy soil on dispenser tube.

Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Water leak in ceiling dripping onto floor, and splashing up onto clean coffee cups. Advised manager to remove and wash all coffee cups. Coffee station was closed by manager for further use until leak is repaired.. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - ice cream holding unit on cooks line - reach in freezer on cooks line

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double ovens in rear prep area.

Basic - Light not functioning in dish room.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ice machine in front of kitchen - walls behind cook line equipment - equipment doors soiled - reach in drawers on cook line heavily soiled - trash stored outside of proper trash bins in back prep room

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Leak in ceiling over coffee station closest to office. Repair team is on property. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with utensils in back prep area. ** Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Lactic acid in excess of 700ppm, beyond manufacturer recommended strenght. Bucket refilled and tested correctly. Corrected On-Site

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door blocked by trash bins. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw burger 44f in reach in drawer less than 4 hours. Manager adjusted drawer to stay closed. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pancake batter held on time control in make table is missing time marking. Manager determined correct time and printed new label. All other items held on time control have correct labels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in server station. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in unisex employee restroom.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing a watch while scooping ice.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line.

Basic - Light not functioning. In dish pit.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lowboy cooler gaskets soiled.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service take out items stored with unwashed onions. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site