Garrett Brothers Farm
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
45
Score
Garrett Brothers Farm appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 24, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Branford restaurants (averaging 67), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
15
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside walk-in cooler: chicken (52F - Cold Holding); black beans (47F - Cold Holding); salsa (47F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (48F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items have been held inside the walk-in cooler overnight and have mot been left out of refrigeration today. Ambient air temperature is 50F. Stop sales issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside walk-in cooler: chicken (52F - Cold Holding); black beans (47F - Cold Holding); salsa (47F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (48F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items have been held inside the walk-in cooler overnight and have mot been left out of refrigeration today. Ambient air temperature is 50F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from spigot at rear corner of building. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Well testing report from within 12 months unavailable. **Repeat Violation**
27-02-4
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. Walk-in cooler ambient air temperature is 50F. Multiple stop sales issued inside unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal keys and phone charger stored on top of reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both dumpsters sitting directly on soil.
33-23-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plugs missing from both dumpsters.
33-11-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet coming loose from handwash sink in prep area.
29-08-4
45
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In large container in walk-in cooler: chicken (45F - Cold Holding); refried beans (48F - Cold Holding); black beans (47F - Cold Holding). Container of chicken and black beans are date marked 8/30. Manager stated the chicken was cooked the previous day, cooled properly cooled to 41F with ice packs, then placed into the walk-in cooler and has not been in-use today. Manager stated the refried beans have been held inside the cooler overnight and have not been in-use today. Manager stated the black beans were in-use outside of refrigeration for approximately 10 minutes this morning, then placed back into the cooler. Ambient air temperature inside the walk-in cooler is 47F. Stop sales issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Inside walk-in cooler: Milk 45F, shredded cheese 46F, sour cream 46F, shredded lettuce 47F. Ambient air temperature inside walk-in cooler 46F. Sour cream is date marked 9/2. Manager stated all of the above items have been held inside the cooler since their delivery on 09/02. Manager verified temperatures of all of the listed items with their own thermometer during this inspection. Stop sales issued. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In large container in walk-in cooler: chicken (45F - Cold Holding); refried beans (48F - Cold Holding); black beans (47F - Cold Holding). Container of chicken and black beans are date marked 8/30. Manager stated the chicken was cooked the previous day, cooled properly cooled to 41F with ice packs, then placed into the walk-in cooler and has not been in-use today. Manager stated the refried beans have been held inside the cooler overnight and have not been in-use today. Manager stated the black beans were in-use outside of refrigeration for approximately 10 minutes this morning, then placed back into the cooler. Ambient air temperature inside the walk-in cooler is 47F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Inside walk-in cooler: Milk 45F, shredded cheese 46F, sour cream 46F, shredded lettuce 47F. Ambient air temperature inside walk-in cooler 46F. Sour cream is date marked 9/2. Manager stated all of the above items have been held inside the cooler since their delivery on 09/02. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Ambient air temperature inside walk-in cooler is 47F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Ambient air temperature is 46F. **Admin Complaint**
14-74-7
70
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pan containing cut red cabbage with date marked of 8/26 stored on shelf inside reach-in cooler in kitchen.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Several large tortilla bins lined with nonfood-grade black trash bags throughout kitchen.
14-31-5
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1. Spider crawling on clean white containers stored on top of reach-in freezer inside metal storage shed. 2. Spider webs on conduit in storage closet in back of kitchen. 3. Several spider webs and eggs in webs throughout metal food storage shed.
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above pan of fully-cooked chicken inside walk-in cooler. Employee removed the chicken from the 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. In large container in walk-in cooler: chicken (45F - Cold Holding); refried beans (48F - Cold Holding); black beans (47F - Cold Holding). Container of chicken and black beans are date marked 8/30. Manager stated the chicken was cooked the previous day, cooled properly cooled to 41F with ice packs, then placed into the walk-in cooler and has not been in-use today. Manager stated the refried beans have been held inside the cooler overnight and have not been in-use today. Manager stated the black beans were in-use outside of refrigeration for approximately 10 minutes this morning, then placed back into the cooler. Ambient air temperature inside the walk-in cooler is 47F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In large container in walk-in cooler: chicken (45F - Cold Holding); refried beans (48F - Cold Holding); black beans (47F - Cold Holding). Container of chicken and black beans are date marked 8/30. Manager stated the chicken was cooked the previous day, cooled properly cooled to 41F with ice packs, then placed into the walk-in cooler and has not been in-use today. Manager stated the refried beans have been held inside the cooler overnight and have not been in-use today. Manager stated the black beans were in-use outside of refrigeration for approximately 10 minutes this morning, then placed back into the cooler. Ambient air temperature inside the walk-in cooler is 47F. Stop sales issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Squirt bottle containing dish soap and container of "Comet" powder stored on shelf above large container of tamales on drain board of three-compartment sink at cookline. Employee moved the tamales to another prep table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on back side of building.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan of chicken inside walk-in cooler date marked 8/30. Manager stated the refried chicken was cooked on 9/1 and the label was not changed.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Recent well testing report unavailable upon request. **Repeat Violation**
27-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Space between glass panes on reach-in cooler in back of kitchen filled with brown substance. 2. Gaskets on several freezer doors in storage area soiled with mold-like substance. 3. Top of equipment in silo kitchen soiled with leaves and debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored directly on floor in metal storage shed.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout silo kitchen soiled with leaves and/or dirt.
36-73-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's bag stored phone stored on shelf at cookline above open container with tamale filling. Employee's bag stored removed phone 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. Ambient air temperature inside walk-in cooler is 47F. **Warning**
14-74-7
19
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
47
Nov 18, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention devices missing at two threaded spigots at handwash station below windmill beside building.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The portable restrooms agave been removed and a silo has been constructed beside building housing customer restrooms. Restrooms must be added to establishment plans and submitted for approval. Establishment is currently on open warning for plan review. **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Well testing report unavailable. **Repeat Violation**
27-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in exterior storage shed near entrance door.
35A-03-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Rotted unsealed wood along bottom perimeter inside exterior food storage shed.
36-30-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor and bottom of walls along perimeter of exterior food storage shed soiled with dirt and/or webs.
36-50-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Gap leading to the outside in metal siding on wall in back-left of storage shed. Storage shed door left open with approximately 4" gap between sliding doors.
35B-05-4
Basic - Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Electric bug zapper in-use on shelf beside refrigerated make-table in kitchen.
35B-06-4
55
May 28, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. In takeout cups inside storage bin at room temperature in prep area: green salsa (92F - Cooling 2 hours). Manager stated the salsa began cooling two hours prior. Stop sale issued. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: beans (50F - Cooling overnight); red salsa (48F - Cooling overnight). Beans are date marked 5/21 and the red salsa is date marked 5/17. Manager stated the beans and the salsa were cooked on previous days and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool overnight. Manager also stated they were not removed from the walk-in cooler today. Stop sales issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: On shelf inside walk-in cooler: Refried beans (45F 3:20, 45F 3:40 - Cooling). Beans are date marked 5/26. Person in charge stated the refried beans were in-use at 10am, then placed back into the cooler to cool. Beans are covered in a large, deep pan. **Admin Complaint**
01B-36-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In takeout cups inside storage bin at room temperature in prep area: green salsa (92F - Cooling 2 hours). Manager stated the salsa began cooling two hours prior. Stop sale issued. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: beans (50F - Cooling overnight); red salsa (48F - Cooling overnight). Beans are date marked 5/21 and the red salsa is date marked 5/17. Manager stated the beans and the salsa were cooked on previous days and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool overnight. Manager also stated they were not removed from the walk-in cooler today. Stop sales issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: On shelf inside walk-in cooler: Refried beans (45F 3:20, 45F 3:40 - Cooling). Beans are date marked 5/26. Person in charge stated the refried beans were in-use at 10am, then placed back into the cooler to cool. Beans are covered in a large, deep pan. **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In takeout cups inside storage bin at room temperature in prep area: green salsa (92F - Cooling 2 hours). Manager stated the salsa began cooling two hours prior. Stop sale issued. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: beans (50F - Cooling overnight); red salsa (48F - Cooling overnight). Beans are date marked 5/21 and the red salsa is date marked 5/17. Manager stated the beans and the salsa were cooked on previous days and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool overnight. Manager also stated they were not removed from the walk-in cooler today. Stop sales issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: On shelf inside walk-in cooler: Refried beans (45F 3:20, 45F 3:40 - Cooling). Beans are date marked 5/26. Person in charge stated the refried beans were in-use at 10am, then placed back into the cooler to cool. Beans are covered in a large, deep pan.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Silo constructed beside building housing customer restrooms. Restrooms must be added to establishment plans and submitted for approval. Covered fryer outside of restaurant near tortilla maker. Employee stated they use it to fry tortilla chips when they are very busy. Fryer must be relocated indoors and added to establishment plans or removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: No change, time extended. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
61
May 22, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two boxes of foil sheets stored on shelf beside degreaser above three-compartment sink. Employee removed foil sheets from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on ceiling inside dry storage area in back of kitchen. Manager killed and discarded roach during this inspection. Following day callback per Linda. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen near cookline. Two flies in prep area near steam table.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. In takeout cups inside storage bin at room temperature in prep area: green salsa (92F - Cooling 2 hours). Manager stated the salsa began cooling two hours prior. Stop sale issued. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: beans (50F - Cooling overnight); red salsa (48F - Cooling overnight). Beans are date marked 5/21 and the red salsa is date marked 5/17. Manager stated the beans and the salsa were cooked on previous days and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool overnight. Manager also stated they were not removed from the walk-in cooler today. Stop sales issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In takeout cups inside storage bin at room temperature in prep area: green salsa (92F - Cooling 2 hours). Manager stated the salsa began cooling two hours prior. Stop sale issued. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: beans (50F - Cooling overnight); red salsa (48F - Cooling overnight). Beans are date marked 5/21 and the red salsa is date marked 5/17. Manager stated the beans and the salsa were cooked on previous days and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool overnight. Manager also stated they were not removed from the walk-in cooler today. Stop sales issued. **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In takeout cups inside storage bin at room temperature in prep area: green salsa (92F - Cooling 2 hours). Manager stated the salsa began cooling two hours prior. Stop sale issued. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: beans (50F - Cooling overnight); red salsa (48F - Cooling overnight). Beans are date marked 5/21 and the red salsa is date marked 5/17. Manager stated the beans and the salsa were cooked on previous days and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool overnight. Manager also stated they were not removed from the walk-in cooler today. Stop sales issued. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four employees working in kitchen without a certified food manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Silo constructed beside building housing customer restrooms. Restrooms must be added to establishment plans and submitted for approval. Covered fryer outside of restaurant near tortilla maker. Employee stated they use it to fry tortilla chips when they are very busy. Fryer must be relocated indoors and added to establishment plans or removed. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. One FRLA food handler certificate for Elida Resendiz Avila 9/29/21 appears to be a photocopy of a blank certificate, filled out with pen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-11-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Bacteriological report unavailable. **Repeat Violation**
27-02-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Large bin containing tortilla chips stored inside employee restroom in kitchen. Inspector had employee remove tortilla chips from restroom during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign inside either restroom in silo.
31B-04-4
26
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee frying tortilla chips in prep area without running water. Employee entered the prep area from outside, put on gloves, and began operating the fryer without washing hands several times during this inspection. Manager stated the employee was utilizing a bucket for handwashing. Manager discontinued food prep in area. Inspector reviewed proper handwashing with employees during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Plastic bin containing bags of raw shrimp stored on shelf above jars of cherries and above tubs of butter. Manager moved raw shrimp to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: diced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); pico (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated both were used to fill the line approximately one hour prior and may have been left out too long. Inspector had manager place ice on both to help cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Spigot missing backflow prevention device on corner of building near wagons.
29-34-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of tomato sauce with large dent on seam in rear storage area.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No permanently plumbed handwash sink in tortilla frying station/prep area. Establishment is using a portable handwash sink that is not set up and does not have running water. If additional handwash violations occur in this area or the handwash station is not set up, a permanently plumbed handwash sink will be required. Manager filled portable handwash sink with water and set up handwash station during this inspection. 7 day warning per Judy H. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment does not have original food handler certificates for any employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Two FRLA food handler certificates appear to be photocopies of blank certificates, written on with ink pen.
53B-11-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Bacteriological report unavailable. **Repeat Violation**
27-02-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door to tortilla prep area propped open with concrete block.
35B-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to two pans on clean dish rack in rear storage area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
29
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose bibb behind building.
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen in food prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
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
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use condiment cups without handles used as scoops inside several containers of spices throughout kitchen.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic pans on shelf in dry storage room not inverted. Employee inverted pans during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of reach-in cooler in prep area near dry storage room. Employee removed drink from cooler during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes of single-use containers and foil sheets stored on floor inside dry storage shed beside building. Manager placed boxes on pallets during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wet wiping cloths stored on shelf below grill. Employee returned wiping cloths to sanitizer bucket during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach next to oven across from three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
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 after working front counter and began working with prepared food without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to steam table. Mixer head of mixer on kitchen prep table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Bottle of water on shelf above steam table.
12B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop stored in container on top of ice cream freezer, water temperature 80F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Salsa in reach-in cooler next to front counter. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink in bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Garrett Brothers Farm last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Garrett Brothers Farm on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Garrett Brothers Farm?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Garrett Brothers Farm.
How does Garrett Brothers Farm compare to other restaurants in Branford?
Garrett Brothers Farm most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Branford average of 67.
Has Garrett Brothers Farm's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Garrett Brothers Farm have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Garrett Brothers Farm 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 Garrett Brothers Farm inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Garrett Brothers Farm is inspected around four times per year on average.
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