Sisters Cafe in Branford

Last inspected:

26804 Sr 247, Branford, FL 32008
Overview

Sisters Cafe in Branford has recorded 29 inspections with 214 total violations, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection—more than 40 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed on January 6, 2025 for roach activity and received a formal disciplinary action resulting in $400 in fines. High-priority violations have been recurring across the record, particularly improper hand and arm washing (cited in at least 5 inspections), chemical storage violations (6 inspections), employee health policy and reporting failures (5 inspections), and toxic substance control (6 inspections). The most recent inspection on December 1, 2025 documented 36 violations including violations for employee health policy, hand washing, food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, chemical storage, and toxic substance control, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation.

Most recent closure: January 6, 2025 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

29Inspections
214Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Sisters Cafe in Branford: Comparison to Suwannee County Averages

This Facility 7.4 violations / inspection 7.4 violations per inspection
Suwannee County Avg 5.8 violations / inspection 5.8 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Suwannee County Avg 0.4 closures / facility 0.4 county average

Sisters Cafe in Branford: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Sisters Cafe in Branford
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 08:21:00

Sisters Cafe in Branford: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Sisters Cafe in Branford
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2025025606 $400.00 Jan 6, 2025 Fort Lauderdale

Sisters Cafe in Branford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)

— 5 inspections31 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

Sisters Cafe in Branford: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sisters Cafe in Branford last inspected?
Sisters Cafe in Branford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 1, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
When was Sisters Cafe in Branford last shut down?
Sisters Cafe in Branford was last shut down on January 6, 2025 for roach 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 Sisters Cafe in Branford?
The most frequently cited violations at Sisters Cafe in Branford are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Sisters Cafe in Branford had?
Sisters Cafe in Branford has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sisters Cafe in Branford find?
Sisters Cafe in Branford was most recently inspected on December 1, 2025 with 12 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Sisters Cafe in Branford ever been shut down?
Yes, Sisters Cafe 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Sisters Cafe in Branford faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Sisters Cafe in Branford has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Sisters Cafe in Branford been fined?
Sisters Cafe in Branford has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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