Bran's Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Bran's Bistro, the earliest from 2022. Bran's Bistro was last inspected on Mar 27, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 12 violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Bran's Bistro's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork in bag on top of bag with fries in beach cooler with ice, employee moved raw pork to other cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pulled floor mat then grabbed ketchup bottle, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On ice for drinks
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink, employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse above to go containers
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug by fryer
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Faded numbers, only two numbers visible
50-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In prep reach in cooler
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers in bag on floor
25-05-4
50
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Floor, wall and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers soiled. Also, wall behind fryers soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler soiled and in disrepair.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towel roll stored under 3 compartment sink in cabinet with chemicals. Operator removed paper towel and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour under grill not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
82
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 122f gumbo, burner off, employee turned burner on and got to 165f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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/. He could not locate it in his phone **Warning**
53A-07-6
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. Cashier only, she read it and signed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jugs by fryer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Window has no screen
35B-14-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor, employee placed them on shelf, **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons on shelf above cut lettuce, operator moved it **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in container, operator said flour
02D-01-5
52
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 88f fries, operator heater them up to 165f
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Touches baby and cellphone that baby is using then she grabbed utensils, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48f raw wings sitting on ice, operator iced them down **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lots of things in hand sink, operator moved them **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. All wet
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Cashier **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Baby in carrier
43-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on top of containers with sauces **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Spices in container on floor and bottle drink **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Old one
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above sauces
12B-07-4
26
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
In-Use Utensils Properly Stored
FL-43
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on top of prep table, Employee moved beverage **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of sauces stored on floor, manager properly stored sauces during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service foam Togo containers stored on floor, manager properly stored food containers during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bran's Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bran's Bistro on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bran's Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bran's Bistro.
How does Bran's Bistro compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Bran's Bistro most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Bran's Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bran's Bistro have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bran's Bistro 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 Bran's Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bran's Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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