How many inspections has S&s Food Stores in Branford had?

S&s Food Stores #347 in Branford has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of S&s Food Stores in Branford find?

S&s Food Stores #347 in Branford was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 29, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).

Has S&s Food Stores in Branford had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, S&s Food Stores #347 in Branford has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Does S&s Food Stores in Branford have any repeat violations?

Yes, S&s Food Stores #347 in Branford has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 3-501.16(B): Eggs that have not been treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae not stored in refrigerated equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less. 3-501.16(B) P.

S&s Food Stores in Branford

Name: S&s Food Stores #347 in Branford Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: May 29, 2025

5595 Us Highway 27, Branford, FL 32008

Suwannee County · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: Southwest Georgia Oil Co INC (sgo)
FDACS Estab #: 367485

Overview

S&S Food Stores #347 in Branford has been inspected five times since May 2023, with 21 total violations cited across three routine inspections and two focused inspections responding to consumer complaints. The facility's violations center on temperature control failures, cross-contamination risks, and equipment sanitation — patterns that have persisted across multiple inspection cycles. In May 2023, an inspector found reheated sausage patties cooling to only 88–92°F in the deli area, raw shell eggs left unrefrigerated for 35 minutes on a baking sheet between fryers, and improper cooling procedures. In February 2025, the same core violations recurred: raw fish and chicken gizzards stored directly above an open container of soaking potato wedges in the walk-in cooler, a bowl of pooled raw eggs measured at 49°F after sitting on the processing table for approximately 20 minutes, and chemical sanitizers and degreasers stored above soda syrup boxes in the back room. The inspector documented "a pattern of non-compliance" with the person in charge regarding holding temperature requirements and equipment sanitation integrity. The most recent inspection on May 29, 2025 cited five violations including a wall-mounted potato slicer with old food residue in the back room (corrected on site) and a microwave with residue in the deli area (discussed with management). Most violations have been corrected during inspections, but the recurrence of identical high-priority findings — particularly temperature control and cross-contamination — across two years indicates systemic management issues that correction-on-site has not resolved.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

5FDACS Insp.

21Violations

Last inspected FDACS: May 29, 2025

S&s Food Stores in Branford: FDACS Inspection History (5)

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.

2025 — 2 inspections

May 29, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Person in charge: MISTY STRICKLAND

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. The issues described in the associated consumer complaint were addressed with the person in charge during this visit per request # 5132866.

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.11(C) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) PP

Back Room Area - Wall mounted potato slicer has old food residue and buildup. COS Potato slicer was washed, rinsed and sanitized before completion of the inspection. Y x

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPfRepeat

Retail Area - Microwave has old food residue inside cavity. Discussed with store manager.

2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11

Deli Area - Observed employee beverages on processing table next to condiments, spices and foil sheets. COS - Employee beverages were adequately relocated before completion of the inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-304.14(B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B) (1)

Deli Area - Wet wiping cloths stored on processing tables throughout establishment. Discussed with manager.

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Back Room Area - Water stained ceiling tiles located in alcove near entrance to walk in cooler.

Feb 19, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Person in charge: MISTY STRICKLAND

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 handout provided: Cooking and Hot Holding Food

Risk-Based Violations

2-103.11(A)-(N) A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person in charge. 2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) PfPf

A pattern of non-compliances were observed relating to the holding temperature requirements of perishable foods as well as the overall integrality of cleaning and sanitizing of equipment. o

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 - Containers of raw fish and chicken gizzards stored above an open container of soaking potato wedges inside the walk in cooler. COS - Raw fish and chicken gizzards were adequately relocated during the inspection. x

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

Back Room Area - Wall mounted potato slicer has old food residue and buildup. Deli Area Clean hotel pan had visible oil and grease residue. COS - All items were washed, rinsed and sanitized before completion of the inspection.

3-501.16(B) Eggs that have not been treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae not stored in refrigerated equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less. 3-501.16(B) PP

Deli Area - Bowl of pooled raw eggs sitting on processing table had an internal temperature of 49 degrees F. Bowl had been sitting on counter for approximately 20 minutes. COS - Eggs were relocated to the walk in cooler for proper storage and reached an internal temperature of 40 degrees F.

7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP

Back Room Area - Chemical containers of sanitizer and de-greaser were stored above soda syrup boxes. COS - Chemicals were adequately relocated to their appropriate location. x Y x x

5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf

Deli Area - Hand wash sink was used to store a single use coffee drink. Back Room Area Hand wash sink was used to store a box of hamburger buns inside the walk in cooler. COS - All items were adequately relocated during the inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11

Deli Area - Observed food employee not wearing a proper beard restraint or face covering. Discussed with management.

4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles 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. 4-903.11(A)

Deli Area - Box of single use gloves stored directly on the floor.

6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12

Back Room Area - Observed soda syrup spillage on floor. COS - Spillage was cleaned during the inspection.

2023 — 3 inspections

Aug 22, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Person in charge: ANDREA SWANSON

Comments: The issues described in the associated consumer complaint were addressed with the person in charge during this visit per request # 5101231.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jul 19, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Person in charge: BRITTANI WILLIAMS

Comments: Copy of 2023 Senate Bill 1676 Department Notice provided at time of visit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

May 31, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Person in charge: JESSICA KELLY

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. Hand washing signage and Cooling Foods flyer were provided.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.14(A) Cooked time/temperature control for safety food not cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F, or within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(A) PP

Deli Area - Reheated pan of sausage patties and links were sitting in the food preparation rack withan internal temperature of 88-92 degrees F. Discussed the cooling parameters and product handling requirements once below 135 degrees F. COS - The pan of sausages were placed into the walk in cooler for proper cooling temperature requirements. The first cooling parameter was met within two hours of removal from reheating at 70 degrees F. x

3-501.16(B) Eggs that have not been treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae not stored in refrigerated equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less. 3-501.16(B) PP

Deli Area - Two flats of raw shell eggs were sitting on baking sheet between the fryers and flat grill. Ambient air temperature was 50 degrees F. Discussed with management. Eggs were sitting out for approximately 35 minutes. COS - The flats of eggs were returned to the walk in cooler at an ambient temperature of 37 degrees F. x Print Date: 5/31/2023 Page 1 of 2 21 P Citation Description: Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 P Observation: Deli Area - A bag of cooked fried eggs in the walk in cooler had a date mark of 5/18/23 which exceeded the seven day time limit. COS - The bag of fried eggs were voluntarily discarded during the inspection. x

Deli Area - Employee beverage on preparation table containing ingredients and condiments. Discussed with deli manager.

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14

Retail Area - No hand washing signage at hand wash station at the food service counter. Inspector provided departmental hand washing signage.

Good Retail Practice Violations

Deli Area - Observed a food employee not wearing a beard net or face covering.

6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12

Back Room Area - Dust buildup on the condensing unit fans inside the retail walk in cooler.

6-305.11 Dressing rooms or dressing areas not designated when employees routinely change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not provided for the orderly storage of employee’s clothing and other possessions. 6-305.11

Deli Area - Employee belongings and purse sitting on food preparation table containing ingredients and condiments. Discussed with management.

S&s Food Stores in Branford: Frequently Asked Questions

When was S&s Food Stores in Branford last inspected?: S&s Food Stores #347 in Branford was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 29, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has S&s Food Stores in Branford had?: S&s Food Stores #347 in Branford has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of S&s Food Stores in Branford find?: S&s Food Stores #347 in Branford was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 29, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has S&s Food Stores in Branford had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, S&s Food Stores #347 in Branford has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at S&s Food Stores in Branford?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at S&s Food Stores #347 in Branford are: 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 3-501.16(B): Eggs that have not been treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae not stored in refrigerated equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less. 3-501.16(B) P; 2-103.11(A)-(N): A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person in charge. 2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) Pf.
Does S&s Food Stores in Branford have any repeat violations?: Yes, S&s Food Stores #347 in Branford has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 3-501.16(B): Eggs that have not been treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae not stored in refrigerated equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less. 3-501.16(B) P.