Cracker Barrel #251
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Cracker Barrel #251 has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Among Seffner restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 packs of ROP salmon. Stop sale issued.
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Left server reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
82
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed milk buildup dripping from nozzle on espresso machine. Manager cleaned and sanitized. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Had 1 new hire that did not sign reporting agreement. Manager had employee read and sign agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer throughout freezer and on fan covers **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Rinse gauge reading 113F
16-38-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On expo left reaching unit with dressings. Manager dried bottom off cooler **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
70
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Wash at 145f, rinse 178f
16-38-5
95
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and A/C vents soiled in back prep area
36-34-5
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Plumber has been called
29-19-4
78
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gasket soiled and torn in Stand up warmer next to cook line.
22-02-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath fryers soiled with grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walls and around fans in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
67
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed not hanging near dish machine Corrected- observed employee hang **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor in dry storage room near ice machine and dish area
36-22-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in back kitchen Corrected- observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer along walls and floor
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle for cinnamon sugar stored in product in dry storage area Corrected- observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink leaking near walk-in cooler
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with oil not labeled on back prep table
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cracker Barrel #251 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cracker Barrel #251 on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cracker Barrel #251?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cracker Barrel #251.
How does Cracker Barrel #251 compare to other restaurants in Seffner?
Cracker Barrel #251 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Seffner average of 84.
Has Cracker Barrel #251's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cracker Barrel #251 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cracker Barrel #251 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cracker Barrel #251 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cracker Barrel #251 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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