Amber Brooke Farms
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2025
20
Score
Amber Brooke Farms has been inspected four times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 25, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 15 violations each.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Williston average 72, so Amber Brooke Farms trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
4
Inspections
6
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One fly on prep table in main kitchen.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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**
08A-05-6
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**
01B-02-5
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**
03A-02-5
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**
41-10-4
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.
16-37-1
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**
53A-04-6
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**
31A-09-4
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**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Well testing report unavailable upon request.
27-02-4
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**
14-69-4
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**
08B-38-4
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**
40-06-5
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**
14-74-7
20
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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.
29-34-4
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**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Large sharp dent on seam of "bush beans" can on storage shelf in main kitchen.
01B-01-4
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-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle stored inside handwash sink in storage area near ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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**
53A-07-6
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.
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and around equipment and shelving soiled with dirt/debris throughout dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket containing donut glaze stored on floor in corner inside milkshake building. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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**
14-69-4
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**
10-12-5
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**
31B-04-4
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.
35B-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste basket in unisex restroom connected to milkshake building.
32-12-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured inside silo bar. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
30
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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**
11-27-4
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.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Inside fudge shop: mason jars stored inside handsink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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**
11-26-1
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**
31B-03-4
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.
10-02-4
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**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Inside storage area behind main kitchen: Several boxes containing single-use pans and containers on the floor.
25-05-4
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.
08B-17-4
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.
42-01-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In outdoor bar area: One co2 tank not secured underneath front counter.
51-11-4
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**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Inside lemonade silo building: Floors soiled with dirt and leaves throughout kitchen.
36-01-4
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**
08B-38-4
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**
14-69-4
37
Oct 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amber Brooke Farms last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amber Brooke Farms on file is from Apr 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amber Brooke Farms?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Amber Brooke Farms.
How does Amber Brooke Farms compare to other restaurants in Williston?
Amber Brooke Farms most recently scored 20 out of 100, which is lower than the Williston average of 72.
Has Amber Brooke Farms' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amber Brooke Farms have averaged around 15 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Amber Brooke Farms means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Amber Brooke Farms inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amber Brooke Farms is inspected around two times per year on average.
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