Branford Gathering (the)
116 Suwannee Ave SW, Branford, FL 32008 · Permanent Food Service · License 7100333
What drove the grade
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 21 routine inspection5 basic (4 repeats)-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Food dispensed ( portion cup in ranch dressing )with a bowl without a handle. Manager removed portion cup
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Interior of cookline microwave soiled with food. Manager instructed employee to clean
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Clean stacked (cups at server station. )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
Repeat violation
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Dumpster with lid open. Manager closed lid.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Jacket and lunch bag hanging on dry good storage rack. Manager removed.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.