Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
A21611 N 26th Ave, Phoenix 85027
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-03669
Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jun 16, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 9, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Sep 16, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw pork product in cooling drawer (upper left) beneath grill at 48*F. Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower. As per the person in charge pork was placed in the cooler approximately 2 hours prior to the inspection starting. Pork was placed in walk in cooler to rapidly cool back to 41*F. Advised staff to periodically verify cold hold temperatures using a metal stem thermometer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Jun 6, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via e-mail.
Inspector's notes
Observed hot-water sanitization dishwasher reaching 154 °F as measured by a min-max thermometer. When food-contact surfaces are being sanitized with hot water in a dish machine, the surface temperature must reach at least 160°F as measured by an irreversible registering temperature measuring device to destroy pathogens that may remain on such surfaces after cleaning. Person in charge relocated dishwashing to three-bay sink for chemical sanitization at time of inspection. Repeat violation: 2nd. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11 - Priority: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Jan 28, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment has re-done floors throughout the kitchen like-for-like with smooth, durable, and easily cleanable material. Discussed the use of cold storage containers during holiday season and contacting department when planning to use.
Inspector's notes
Observed in-use hot sanitizing dish machine with max temperature of 155 deg with min/max thermometer. Person in charge contacted company for service and set up 3-compartment for chemical sanitization. When food-contact surfaces are being sanitized with hot water in a dish machine, the surface temperature must reach at least 160°F as measured by an irreversible registering temperature measuring device to destroy pathogens that may remain on such surfaces after cleaning. Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11 - Priority: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of food debris and residue on outside doors of prep coolers, inside bottom of coolers, and microwave doors through out establishment. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
2024
Oct 7, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed keeping prepped salads inside fridge units/walk-in and not in top portion to promote air flow and ensure salads are kept below 41*F. // Discussed relocating paper towel holder of hand sink on cookline to a different area to prevent possible contamination of products in prep table.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw fillets of tilapia at 57-63*F in Electrolux thawing cabinet. Unit was observed at 65*F. PIC stated fish had been in unit for about 1 hour. Instructed PIC that fish could be placed in walk-in to rapid cool to below 41*F but PIC decided to discard product. PIC explained thawing cabinet process and that cabinet goes above 41*F in order to thaw foods. Based on prior County decision and correspondence, thawing cabinet cannot be used for intended purpose without variance approval. Establishment may use cabinet as a fridge unit and should not be set above 41*F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Apr 29, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a (n) ___A Grade and had _0__ Priority, __0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: ROBIN PERRIN,Award: A
Jan 4, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _1__ Priority, __1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: AUSTIN MORGAN,Embargo Lbs: 2,Award: Not Participating
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Large garbage can blocking access to hand wash sink on cook line. Manager moved garbage can. Discussed importance of maintaining hand wash sinks free and clear for ease of use. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Cut lettuce and tomatoes in top of make table across from flat top temped at 48F to 50F with thermocouple for less than 4 hours per employee. Employee chose to dispose of cut lettuce and tomatoes. Discussed importance of maintaining all TCS foods at 41F to prevent foodborne illness. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-5-403.12, C: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater. Excessive frozen condensate built up on bottoms of two reach in freezers across from grill area. Repair/replace as necessary. Clean and maintain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. Excessive food debris built up on bottoms of two reach in freezers across from grill area. Clean and maintain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Sep 7, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a (n) ___A Grade and had _0__ Priority, __0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: ROB PERRINE,Award: A
Jul 28, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a (n) ___A Grade and had _0__ Priority, __0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report and confirmed. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or:• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,• Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)• Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)• Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)• Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Signer: ROB PERRINE,Award: A
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →