BRAN'S BISTRO
8340 MERCHANTS GATE DR · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32222
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 122f gumbo, burner off, employee turned burner on and got to 165f **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. He could not locate it in his phone **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Cashier only, she read it and signed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil jugs by fryer **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Window has no screen
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor, employee placed them on shelf, **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons on shelf above cut lettuce, operator moved it **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in container, operator said flour
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:43 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.