THE VINE AND BRANCH
224 N MAIN ST · CHIEFLAND · Levy County · FL 32626
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler behind front counter: pork (45F – Cold Holding). An employee stated it was in-use 20 minutes prior. Inspector had employee place the pork into the freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored on shelf beside plastic wrap in prep area behind front counter.
Intermediate 3
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk missing date mark inside reach-in cooler in rear storage area. Manager stated the milk was opened on 07/02 and added proper date mark during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owner and manager on-duty does not have proof food manager certification. The manager has been employed at this location for more than 30 days and was present during the licensing inspection.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training available for any employees. **Warning**
Basic 1
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use condiment cup without handle stored down inside chicken salad in cooler behind front counter. Employee discarded the cup during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:06 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.