A Cracker Barrel location in Pasco County failed its recent health inspection after inspectors documented four violations, including one high-priority infraction related to employee handwashing practices. The restaurant at 5341 US Highway 19 in New Port Richey received a warning on January 8, 2026, and was required to schedule a follow-up inspection with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.
What The Inspection Revealed
State records showed that the inspector found one high-priority violation, one intermediate violation, and two basic violations during the complaint-driven visit. The high-priority violation involved an employee who failed to wash their hands for the required 10 to 15 seconds, with the total handwashing time recorded at less than 10 seconds. The employee re-washed their hands properly after being corrected by the inspector.…