BRANFORD GATHERING (THE)
116 SUWANNEE AVE SW · BRANFORD · Suwannee County · FL 32008
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 2
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan at cookline: chicken (118F – Hot Holding). Employee at cookline stated the chicken was held in pan for approximately one hour. Manager had employee begin reheating chicken to 165F during this inspection. chicken (118F 2:55, 184F 3:30 – Reheating) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lemon pepper seasoning container filled with dish soap stored on shelf in server station beside containers of sweetener packets. Manager removed and labeled dish soap during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One certified food manager certificate expired on 08/29/2024 for Tuesday Heiderman.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup and ice stored down inside handwash sink in bar area. Manager removed cup from sink during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. One Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificate expired on 12/21/2024 for Anthony Scott. Mr. Scott is present working at cookline during this inspection.
Basic 4
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several bins of flour with single-use foam cups without handles stored inside. Manager removed all foam cups from bins during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups near fountain machine in server station.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Open bag of flour stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager placed flour on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid and/ or missing drain plug. Dumpster lid left open and missing drain plug. Manager closed lid during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:12 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.