Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SISTERS CAFE

26804 SR 247 · BRANFORD · Suwannee County · FL 32008

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3339619
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8358878
DBPR license7100335

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#6High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in server station. Three flies in kitchen at cookline on power cord coming from ceiling.

#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In salad bar portion of buffet line: cubed ham (46F – Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F – Cold Holding). Manager stated both have been inside unit since the start of service at 10:30am.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In salad bar portion of buffet line: cubed ham (46F – Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F – Cold Holding). Manager stated both have been inside unit since the start of service at 10:30am. Stop sales issued.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken at buffet line 120F. Manager stated the chicken was prepared approximately 30 minutes prior and will be discarded after service at 2:30. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of perfume and spray bottle of degreaser on shelf in server station above clean salt and pepper shakers and above pepper. Employee removed perfume and degreaser from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of building near parking lot area.

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Six food handler certificates expired on 07/25/2023.

Basic 5

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Five employee drinks on shelf in server station above clean salt and pepper shakers and above pepper. Employee moved all to the lower shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic lid on pan of coleslaw inside reach-in cooler near cookline. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Power cord hanging from ceiling in kitchen at cookline soiled with dust. Hood vents above fryers soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-52-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Plastic coating peeling on stainless shelf near cookline containing clean pots.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.