CRACKER BARREL #479 Health Score — Destin, FL

34930 EMERALD COAST PKWY, Destin, FL 32541

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 5
Inspected 8/25/2026
Destin avg 93 / 100
D
54 / 100
Concerning

This score is in the bottom tier. Most Destin restaurants score 93 or above.

5 high-risk issues, 2 moderate issues, 5 minor issues

Inspected August 25, 2026 Warning Issued

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 0% of restaurants in Destin. The city average ClearScore is 93 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
5
Moderate
2
Minor
5

Violations Found

  • High Risk Food manager certification and employee training
  • High Risk Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
  • High Risk Food contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
  • High Risk Sewage/waste water disposal ×3
  • High Risk Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention ×2
  • Moderate Rapid cooling after cooking or reheating
  • Moderate Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign ×2
  • Minor Allergen information provided

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — CRACKER BARREL #479's most recent inspection on August 25, 2026 resulted in a warning being issued. Inspectors found 12 violations, including 5 high-risk issues, giving the restaurant a ClearScore of 54/100 (Grade D).

CRACKER BARREL #479's inspection on August 25, 2026 uncovered 5 high-risk violations — the most serious category under Florida DBPR standards. High-risk violations involve issues that directly threaten food safety, such as temperature control, contamination, or sourcing problems. The full list of 12 violations is detailed above.

CRACKER BARREL #479 was last inspected on August 25, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

CRACKER BARREL #479's ClearScore of 54/100 (Grade D) places it in the bottom 100% of Destin restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. The city average is notably higher. We strongly recommend reviewing the full violation list and checking the DBPR current records before visiting.

After receiving a warning, CRACKER BARREL #479 is required to address the violations found. The DBPR may schedule a follow-up inspection to verify corrections. You can check the current status of CRACKER BARREL #479's license directly at myfloridalicense.com.

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