WILLISTON, Levy County

AMBER BROOKE FARMS

3250 NE 140 AVE, WILLISTON, FL 32696

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 7, 2025
City
WILLISTON
County
Levy
Status
Closed
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 15

35A-02-7

Detail 23734226

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One fly on prep table in main kitchen.

50-17-3

Detail 23734224

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23734229

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Tube of raw hamburger meat stored directly on top of packages of fully-cooked hotdogs inside reach-in cooler in main kitchen. Manager removed hamburger meat from cooler during this inspection. 2. Carton of raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above bags of tortillas and shredded cheese inside reach-in cooler in main kitchen. Manager moved the eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23734221

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside bottom of refrigerated make-table in main kitchen: cream (50F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger meat (51F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (51F - Cold Holding). Ambient air temperature 51F. Manager stated all foods have been held inside the unit overnight. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23734225

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside bottom of refrigerated make-table in main kitchen: cream (50F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger meat (51F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (51F - Cold Holding). Ambient air temperature 51F. Manager stated all foods have been held inside the unit overnight. Stop sales issued. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23734232

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner stored on shelf directly beside bag of flour in main kitchen. Employee removed cleaner from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-04-6

Detail 23734227

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Brittany B. Not certified within 30 days of being out into management position. Brittney was the person in-charge during the last inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 23734233

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Inside main kitchen: 1. Hand wash sink near three-compartment sink blocked by stack of boxes. Inspector moved boxes away from sink before washing hands. 2. First aid kit stored down inside handwash sink near kitchen entrance. Manager removed items from sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 23734235

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips unavailable for sanitizer in three-compartment sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 23734230

Intermediate - No handwash sign and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. No towels provided at handwash sink in main kitchen near three-compartment sink. 2. Several handwash sinks have signs that read "Handwashing Only" and do not actually instruct employees to wash their hands. Repeat Violation

27-02-4

Detail 23734234

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Well testing report unavailable upon request.

14-74-7

Detail 23734231

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Refrigerated make-table in main kitchen has an ambient air temperature of 51F. Multiple stop sales issued for foods inside unit. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23734228

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on shelf directly above containers of spices inside main kitchen. Manager removed jacket from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23734222

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Container of sugar sitting directly on floor in main kitchen. 2. Several grocery bags containing boxes of frozen waffles stored directly on floor inside walk-in freezer. Manager removed all items from the floor during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23734223

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy buildup of ice on floor and shelving inside walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 15

01B-01-4

Detail 22496462

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Large sharp dent on seam of "bush beans" can on storage shelf in main kitchen.

41-10-4

Detail 22496459

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored on table beside canned drinks and condiment cups inside silo bar area. Manager removed glass cleaner from table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22496458

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of "milkshake" building near restroom. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot near lemonade stand. Backflow prevention device missing in storage area near ice machine.

31A-09-4

Detail 22496460

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink inside milkshake building blocked by stacked boxes. Handwash sink blocked by table inside storage area near ice machine.

31A-11-4

Detail 22496456

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle stored inside handwash sink in storage area near ice machine. Repeat Violation

53A-07-6

Detail 22496468

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food managers for establishment. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22496463

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured inside silo bar. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 22496467

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste basket in unisex restroom connected to milkshake building.

35A-03-4

Detail 22496465

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor near dry storage shelves inside dry storage room. Three dead roaches on floor inside walk-in cooler.

36-73-4

Detail 22496455

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and around equipment and shelving soiled with dirt/debris throughout dry storage room. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22496464

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket containing donut glaze stored on floor in corner inside milkshake building. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22496461

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on floor and shelving inside walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 22496457

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on dusty blue soda crate on top of ice machine in storage area. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22496466

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing at handwash sink inside lemonade stand. Handwash sign missing at handwash sign in main kitchen. Repeat Violation

35B-05-4

Detail 22496469

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Gap leading to outside on exterior door of walk-in cooler.

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 15

11-27-4

Detail 21830960

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21830947

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two ice scoops soiled with dust on top of ice machines in storage area behind main kitchen.

31A-11-4

Detail 21830961

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Inside fudge shop: mason jars stored inside handsink. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21830953

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 21830950

Intermediate - No soap and/or handwash sign provided at handwash sink. Inside shake building: hand soap missing at handsink in kitchen near drink cooler. Handwash sign missing at handsink near pickup window. Inside storage area behind main kitchen: handsink near ice machines missing soap. Inside fudge shop: handwash sign missing from restroom. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 21830948

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In outdoor bar area: One co2 tank not secured underneath front counter.

24-05-4

Detail 21830956

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Inside shake building: Several plastic pans not inverted on shelf in kitchen near three-compartment sink. Employee turned over pans during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 21830958

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Inside lemonade silo building: Floors soiled with dirt and leaves throughout kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 21830952

Basic - Food stored on floor. Inside shake building: Container of sugar stored on floor. Employee placed container of sugar on a shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21830954

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside main kitchen: Heavy ice buildup on walls, floor, ceiling, and around door of walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-02-4

Detail 21830951

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Inside storage area behind main kitchen: Two ice scoops stored on top of dusty ice machines.

12B-13-4

Detail 21830957

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Inside main kitchen: employee drink stored inside door of reach-in freezer above hush puppies. Manager discarded drink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21830955

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Inside storage area behind main kitchen: Several boxes containing single-use pans and containers on the floor.

08B-17-4

Detail 21830949

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Inside main kitchen: bag of unwashed potatoes stored above condiments on shelf in kitchen near reach-in freezer.

42-01-4

Detail 21830959

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Inside shake building: Wet mop stored down inside bucket in kitchen near three-compartment sink.

Oct 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 14

12A-16-4

Detail 21517669

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen and began to handle clean utensils without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. Corrective Action Taken

12A-28-4

Detail 21517672

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched pants and proceeded to put on gloves and prepare food. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-6

Detail 21517663

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in ice cream buildup. Observed two flies in main kitchen.

03A-02-5

Detail 21517666

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item on counter next to front pass through window: cream cheese (62F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed on counter one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed item in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Manager stated they would hold items in reach-in cooler going forward. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21517661

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning towel in storage area hand washing sink. Manager removed cloth. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21517667

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in ice cream building. Employee provided hand towels at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21517662

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in ice cream building.

41-17-4

Detail 21517665

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on shelf next to hand washing sink. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 21517664

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice container 8n lemonade stand. Employee turned container over. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21517671

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table next to storage area hand washing sink. Manager discarded drink. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21517670

Basic - Food stored on floor. Peanuts in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 21517660

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Floor of walk-in freezer.

06-01-5

Detail 21517673

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Strawberries thawed in standing water in ice cream building. Employee turned water on to thaw strawberries. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21517668

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar in lemonade stand. Repeat Violation

Jun 28, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

29-34-4

Detail 21159402

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibs after splicer on faucet next to mop sink.

02C-03-5

Detail 21159403

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in ice cream building. Manager stated item opened on 6/26, manager placed proper date on item. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21159401

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine next to hand washing sink behind kitchen. White cutting board on kitchen reach-in cooler.

31B-02-4

Detail 21159399

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in ice cream building.

41-17-4

Detail 21159397

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles on mop sink.

14-45-4

Detail 21159400

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelves in ice cream building.

31B-04-4

Detail 21159404

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in ice cream building. Hand washing sink in lemonade silo.

02D-01-5

Detail 21159398

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers next to three compartment sink in main kitchen.

Dec 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Basic: 10Total: 12

50-08-7

Detail 20748107

High Priority-Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/

29-34-4

Detail 20748204

High Priority-Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

51-11-4

Detail 20748237

Basic- Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured

08B-38-4

Detail 20748193

Basic- Observed: Food stored on floor

25-05-4

Detail 20748203

Basic- Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored.

08b-17-4

Detail 20748192

Basic- Observed: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.

05-04-4

Detail 20748191

Basic-Observed: Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit.

32-12-5

Detail 20748219

Basic-Observed: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

12b-07-4

Detail 20748194

Basic-Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils

40-06-5

Detail 20748236

Basic-Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

31b-04-4

Detail 20748218

Basic-Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees

02d-01-5

Detail 20748190

Basic-Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name

Oct 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Basic: 10Total: 12

29-34-4

Detail 20748086

High Priority-4 Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb

50-08-7

Detail 20748025

High Priority-7 Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/

25-05-4

Detail 20748085

Basic- Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored.

02d-01-5

Detail 20748070

Basic-5 Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

05-04-4

Detail 20748071

Basic-Observed: Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit.

51-11-4

Detail 20748100

Basic-Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured

32-12-5

Detail 20748098

Basic-Observed: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom

12b-07-4

Detail 20748084

Basic-Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils

40-06-5

Detail 20748099

Basic-Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items

08B-38-4

Detail 20748077

Basic-Observed: Food stored on floor

31b-04-4

Detail 20748087

Basic-Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

08b-17-4

Detail 20748076

Basic-Observed: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food