Branford Gathering (the) in Branford
Last inspected:
116 Suwannee Ave Sw, Branford, FL 32008The Branford Gathering has logged 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection — in line with the Florida statewide average. The facility was emergency-closed on July 30, 2021 for rodent activity. A total of 147 violations have been documented across the inspection record, with recurring high-priority violations including employee health reporting (cited in 6 of the last 8 inspections), toxic substance control (4 of last 8), and proper hand/arm washing (4 of last 8). Shell stock handling violations appeared in 4 of the last 8 inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action resulting in $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on January 27, 2026 identified 36 violations including three high-priority employee health policy violations, and an administrative complaint was recommended. Prior to that, an inspection on July 8, 2025 was completed with no further action after citing three toxic substance control violations.
Most recent closure: July 30, 2021 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Branford Gathering (the) in Branford: Comparison to Suwannee County Averages
Branford Gathering (the) in Branford: Emergency Closure History (1)
Branford Gathering (the) in Branford: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021037243 | $400.00 | Jul 30, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale |
Branford Gathering (the) in Branford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 9 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Branford Gathering (the) in Branford: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Branford Gathering (the) in Branford last inspected?
- Branford Gathering (the) in Branford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 27, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Branford Gathering (the) in Branford last shut down?
- Branford Gathering (the) in Branford was last shut down on July 30, 2021 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Branford Gathering (the) in Branford?
- The most frequently cited violations at Branford Gathering (the) in Branford are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Branford Gathering (the) in Branford had?
- Branford Gathering (the) in Branford has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Branford Gathering (the) in Branford find?
- Branford Gathering (the) in Branford was most recently inspected on January 27, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Branford Gathering (the) in Branford ever been shut down?
- Yes, Branford Gathering (the) in Branford has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Branford Gathering (the) in Branford faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Branford Gathering (the) in Branford has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Branford Gathering (the) in Branford been fined?
- Branford Gathering (the) in Branford has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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