Branford, Suwannee County

BURGER HEAVEN ON 27

508 US HWY 27 SW, Branford, FL 32008

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Nov 13, 2025
City
Branford
County
Suwannee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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.

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

29-34-4

Detail 24187968

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at yellow hose connection on side of building, beside mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24187962

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom edge of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 24187964

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor inside storage closet, near soda syrup boxes. Manager swept the area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24187965

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in freezer at cookline.

23-03-4

Detail 24187963

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in freezer near cookline soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 24187967

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Three pans containing tubs of raw hamburger meat thawing at room temperature on cart in exterior storage shed. Hamburger meat is still frozen. Manager moved all items back into the cooler to continue to thaw. Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 24187966

Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed. Unsealed plywood on wall behind handwash sink in exterior storage shed.

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 23853559

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Inside reach-in cooler inside storage shed: chili (52F - Cooling). Manager stated the chili was made the previous day and placed into the cooler to cool overnight. Manager stated the chili has not been removed from refrigeration today. Stop sale issued.

01B-02-5

Detail 23853555

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler inside storage shed: chili (52F - Cooling). Manager stated the chili was made the previous day and placed into the cooler to cool overnight. Manager stated the chili has not been removed from refrigeration today.

29-34-4

Detail 23853556

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot near air conditioners.

03D-15-4

Detail 23853552

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Inside reach-in cooler inside storage shed: chili (52F - Cooling overnight). The chili is cooling inside a deep metal pan covered with a lid. Inspector educated manager on proper cooling procedures during this inspection.

22-02-4

Detail 23853554

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior walls inside ice machine soiled wi5 lime-like substance.

36-32-5

Detail 23853550

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several holes in ceiling in fountain soda storage room.

14-36-5

Detail 23853557

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior of ice machine door cracked with exposed insulation.

23-03-4

Detail 23853558

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind nozzles at fountain machine soiled with mold-like substance.

06-01-5

Detail 23853551

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Package of frozen hotdogs thawing at room temperature on cart inside storage shed. Manager moved the hotdogs to a cooler to continue to cool under refrigeration. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 23853553

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling in storage room near mop sink soiled with mold-like substance.

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-37-5

Detail 23455902

Basic - Ceiling and/or walls not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 1. Unsealed wooden studs inside food storage shed. 2. Walls and ceiling in storage closet containing fountain sodas not smooth and cleanable. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23455903

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Several tubes of raw hamburger meat thawing at room temperature on cart in storage shed. Manager moved the hamburger meat back into the cooler to continue thawing during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 23090888

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Open tube of raw hamburger meat stored on top of pan containing raw bacon inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager removed raw hamburger meat from top of raw bacon during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23090882

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside bottom of reach-in cooler at cookline: hamburger meat (45F-49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the hamburger meat has been stored inside the cooler overnight and has not been removed from the cooler today. Inside reach-in cooler in exterior storage shed: hamburger meat (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (45F-46F - Cold Holding). Pans of hamburger meat are dated 8/22 and 8/21. Manager stated neither pan has been removed from the cooler today. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23090889

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside bottom of reach-in cooler at cookline: hamburger meat (45F-49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the hamburger meat has been stored inside the cooler overnight and has not been removed from the cooler today. Stop sale issued. Inside reach-in cooler in exterior storage shed: hamburger meat (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (45F-46F - Cold Holding). Pans of hamburger meat are dated 8/22 and 8/21. Manager stated neither pan has been removed from the cooler today. Stop sales issued. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 23090880

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from green hose connection beside mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-10-4

Detail 23090881

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Certified food manager unable to give the minimum cooking temperature for hamburger meat and raw bacon. Inspector provided

22-02-4

Detail 23090884

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance. Manager cleaned the deflector plate during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23090886

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. One employee working at cookline without proof of food handler training. Employee has not signed the employee health reporting agreement. Manager stated the employee has been employed for three weeks. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23090887

Intermediate - No soap and/or sign provided at handwash sink. No soap or handwash sign at handwash sink in exterior storage shed behind building. Manager replenished soap and added a handwash sign to sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 23090883

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Large crack in bottom of ice bucket beside ice machine. Manager discarded the bucket during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 23090885

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer available inside two reach-in coolers in storage shed.

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-16-4

Detail 22615447

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee exited the building with gloved hands, went into the exterior storage shed, and retrieved tomatoes. Employee then proceeded to slice tomatoes with same gloved hands without first washing hands or changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and put on new gloves before continuing to work at cookline.

12A-28-4

Detail 22615449

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 brim of hat with gloved hands, the proceeded to operate fryer without washing hands or change gloves.

28-14-5

Detail 22615448

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Grey water on ground below broken drain pipe connected to mop sink on side of building.

29-34-4

Detail 22615451

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 building near mop sink.

13-06-4

Detail 22615445

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with painted nails scooped ice without wearing gloves behind front counter.

11-26-1

Detail 22615444

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. Two new employees working in kitchen without food handler certificates who have not signed the employee health reporting agreement. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22615450

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser missing label on top of mop sink.

29-08-4

Detail 22615446

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Top portion of drain pipe connected to mop sink broken off.

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 22200790

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol spray bottle of air freshener stored on shelf beside condiments and salt packets behind front counter. Employee moved spray can to bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22200795

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 22200793

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary chemical test kit available for three-compartment sink.

11-26-1

Detail 22200791

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. One new employee working in kitchen who has not signed the employee health reporting agreement.

14-01-5

Detail 22200794

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl without handle used as a scoop inside ice bin at pickup window.

12B-07-4

Detail 22200792

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on shelf behind front counter above condiments and salt packets. Employee removed drink cup from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

May 5, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 21976944

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector plate in ice machine located inside storage shed soiled with mol-like substance.

36-36-4

Detail 21976943

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. One ceiling tile missing inside kitchen above handwash sink.