Bloom Nutrition of Branford in Branford

Last inspected:

208 Suwannee Ave, Branford, FL 32008
Overview

Bloom Nutrition of Branford, a specialty food shop in Branford, has had 2 inspections on record since January 2025, citing 9 total violations. The November 2025 inspection identified 6 violations, including a priority finding of raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat items in a refrigerator; the establishment relocated the eggs before the inspection concluded. Additional violations in that inspection included an open container of half and half that was cold-held for more than 24 hours without date marking, which was corrected on site, and the absence of written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. The January 2025 inspection cited 3 violations: the food establishment lacked a required probe thermometer for measuring cold-holding temperatures and did not have sanitizer test strips available. Both inspections resulted in "Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements" dispositions. The establishment has corrected violations on site during inspections but has not yet established the written protocols required for vomiting and diarrheal event cleanup.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
9Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Bloom Nutrition of Branford in Branford: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Informational handouts provided: Certified Food Protection Manager and Vomiting and Diarrheal Guidance documents.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Back Room Area - Raw shell eggs stored above cool whip and half and half inside refrigerator. COS - Raw shell eggs were adequately relocated before completion of the inspection. x
3-501.17(B) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf
Processing Area - Open container of half and half, cold held for more than 24 hours, was not date marked. COS - Date of opening was verified by person in charge and properly date marked during the inspection. x
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Food establishment was unable to provide written documentation addressing the cleanup of a vomiting and diarrheal event.
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.Repeat
Food establishment could not provide a certified food protection manager certificate.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-903.11(A) Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)
Back Room Area - Utensils stored in container not inverted currently having the utensil's business end up in storage.
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Back Room Area - Restroom door is not self-closing.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected.

Risk-Based Violations

95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.Repeat
Food establishment could not provide a certified food protection manager certificate during the inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
Food establishment does not have a required probe thermometer for taking cold holding temperatures of perishable foods. Discussed with person in charge.
4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Food establishment did not have any sanitizer test strips available during the inspection.

Bloom Nutrition of Branford in Branford: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bloom Nutrition of Branford in Branford last inspected?
Bloom Nutrition of Branford in Branford was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 14, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Bloom Nutrition of Branford in Branford had?
Bloom Nutrition of Branford in Branford has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Bloom Nutrition of Branford in Branford find?
Bloom Nutrition of Branford in Branford was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 14, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Bloom Nutrition of Branford in Branford had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Bloom Nutrition of Branford in Branford has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Bloom Nutrition of Branford in Branford?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Bloom Nutrition of Branford in Branford are: 4-302.12: Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf; 4-302.14: Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P.

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