South Bradenton, Manatee County

CRACKER BARREL #506

2203 CORTEZ RD W, South Bradenton, FL 34207

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Apr 8, 2026
City
South Bradenton
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-22-4

Detail 24499425

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area by kettles. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge mopped floors. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24499423

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

23-03-4

Detail 24499424

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. observed in front kitchen area reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Jan 14, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 19, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

12A-27-4

Detail 24263374

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.observed on cooks line employee cracked raw shell eggs and touched clean utensils and failed to wash hands before touching utensils. Educated Person in charge on handwashing procedures. Employee placed soiled utensils in dish room,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24263373

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed in main kitchen area food slicer soiled with dried food particles Mold. Person in charge stated it had not been used today. Person in charge cleaned slicer. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24263372

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area food storage containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated to air dry. Corrective Action Taken

36-22-4

Detail 24263376

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area by kettles and front cooks line. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge mopped floors. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24263370

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in front kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge stated it had not been used today.

23-03-4

Detail 24263375

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. observed in front kitchen area reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 24263371

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.observed on cooked line Handwashing sink leaking on floor.

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 23974880

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler fish (48F - Cold Holding); icing (69F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); cut fruit (58F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (56F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23974882

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler fish (48F - Cold Holding); icing (69F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); cut fruit (58F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (56F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-38-4

Detail 23974879

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.observed on mop sink in back kitchen area no back flow device on splitter and threaded faucet near floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23974881

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area by kettles. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge mopped floors. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23974878

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed in front kitchen area reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23974877

Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

12A-27-4

Detail 23544136

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed in main kitchen area employee cracked raw shell eggs with no gloves. Employee grabbed single service bowl and touched interior of bowl and failed to wash hands after cracking raw shell eggs. Educated employee on hand washing and glove use. Employee discarded bowl and washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 23544140

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. Erika Richard and Kyle.

29-38-4

Detail 23544133

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink splitter.

13-07-4

Detail 23544137

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in back kitchen area employee engaging in food preparation with a bracelet on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23544135

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting in back kitchen area by dishwasher area .

36-22-4

Detail 23544139

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water by food kettles in back kitchen area and dishwasher area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23544142

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

33-29-4

Detail 23544134

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open on south end of parking area.Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23544138

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

23-03-4

Detail 23544143

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers in front kitchen area hoof filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed on cooks line reach in cooler and reach in freezer mold like substance on gaskets. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23544141

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by mop sink.Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 9Total: 9

36-34-5

Detail 23078571

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in back kitchen in salad preparation area air return vent soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23078574

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

24-08-4

Detail 23078570

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in back kitchen area by dishwasher area.

36-22-4

Detail 23078567

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water by food kettles in back kitchen area and dishwasher area.

36-73-4

Detail 23078569

Basic - Floor has accumulation of food debris in walk in freezer

51-18-6

Detail 23078573

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 23078568

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers in front kitchen area hoof filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23078572

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in back kitchen area dry storage, coffee filters not protected. Person in charge placed in covered container. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23078566

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in front kitchen area single service containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53A-05-6

Detail 22626675

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Time Extended

29-38-4

Detail 22626674

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed in back kitchen area above mop sink no back flow prevention device for faucet splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22626676

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout main kitchen area and dry storage ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Time Extended

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-49-4

Detail 22610014

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in dishwasher area Dishwasher (Temperature 150°F) Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and called for repair. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22610013

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/ Warning

29-38-4

Detail 22610017

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed in back kitchen area above mop sink no back flow prevention device for faucet splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22610016

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout main kitchen area and dry storage ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

33-19-4

Detail 22610015

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on west side of parking lot. Person in charge cleaned up trash around dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22610018

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers ad grill In main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22291301

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front waitstaff area. Butter cups (69F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. Person in charge stated they were out at room temperature for approximately 2.5 hours and placed them in the Walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

29-38-4

Detail 22291300

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed in back kitchen area above mop sink no back flow prevention device for faucet splitter.

36-36-4

Detail 22291299

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 3 Ceiling tile missing over dish machine in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22291296

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout main kitchen area and dry storage ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance.

13-07-4

Detail 22291295

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wrist watch on employee preparing food In wait staff area.

36-22-4

Detail 22291297

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back kitchen area by convection ovens,dishwasher area and Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 22291298

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on west side of parking lot.

23-03-4

Detail 22291302

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers ad grill In main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Ob Repeat Violation

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 21805180

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on cooks line Pancake batter (75F - Cold Holding); Raw shell Eggs (72F - Cold Holding) with No time stamp. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items.

03F-02-5

Detail 21805185

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. See stop sale. Observed on cooks line Pancake batter (75F - Cold Holding); Raw shell Eggs (72F - Cold Holding) with No time stamp. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items.

11-26-1

Detail 21805178

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. Emailed a copy to Person in charge with instructions.

36-36-4

Detail 21805183

Basic - 3 Ceiling tile missing over dish machine.

36-22-4

Detail 21805179

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back kitchen area by convection ovens,dishwasher area and Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21805182

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back area of main kitchen ice build . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21805181

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in back area of kitchen next to kettles convection oven soiled interior.

23-03-4

Detail 21805184

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers ad grill In main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

12A-07-5

Detail 21539927

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee with bare hands grabbed raw sausage And placed it on the grill. She put on clean gloves and failed to wash hands. Educated employee on glove use and hand washing. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21539925

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Baked Potatoes (67F - Cold Holding); Sweet Potatoes (67F - Cold Holding) on a food rack by chicken preparation station i main kitchen area. Person in charge stated they had been left at room temperature all night. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all the potatoes.

03A-02-5

Detail 21539930

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Baked Potatoes (67F - Cold Holding); Sweet Potatoes (67F - Cold Holding) on a food rack by chicken preparation station i main kitchen area. Person in charge stated they had been left at room temperature all night. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all the potatoes.

13-07-4

Detail 21539929

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees serving and preparing food Wearing jewelry. Educated Person in charge on jewelry while preparing food.

36-22-4

Detail 21539928

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back kitchen area by convection ovens.

08B-38-4

Detail 21539926

Basic - Food stored on floor in Walk in freezer in back area of main kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 21539923

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back area of main kitchen ice build . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21539924

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers ad grill In main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Apr 25, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

09-02-5

Detail 21038617

High Priority - Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Observed employee placed cooked grill cheese on plate with bare hands. No AOP. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for ready to eat food. Employee discarded food ,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrective Action Taken

12A-27-4

Detail 21038614

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs no gloves and reached for clean gloves. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for Handwashing and Glove use. Employee washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21038616

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Handwashing sink blocked with garbage pails. Manager moved garbage pail. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21038618

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Reach in cooler on cooks line across from grill area and Walk in freezer in back kitchen area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21038615

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled hood vents over grill in main kitchen area.

Mar 25, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 20957631

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food on floor in Walk in freezer Manager removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

12A-07-5

Detail 20937333

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on food line changed gloves and no hand washing. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for Handwashing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 20937334

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in back kitchen area by food cooking kettles.

36-73-4

Detail 20937332

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20937331

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food on floor in Walk in freezer. Manager removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20937335

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven in back of kitchen next to kettles soiled with cooked food particles.

Jul 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 20373168

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed split at mop sink without vacuum breaker on hose side. Educated operator about backflow protocol.

36-34-5

Detail 20373166

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mold like substance on vents on Dishwashing machine side of cooks line, as well as buildup on most vents in kitchen and preparation areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20373169

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in both Walkin cooler and Walkin freezer .

23-03-4

Detail 20373171

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup on convection oven in back kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 20373170

Basic - Standing water in bottom of Walkin Cooler.

21-07-4

Detail 20373167

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed bucket of sanitizer at0 ppm. Manager corrected and chlorine bucket tested at 75ppm. Corrected On-Site