BRAN'S BISTRO
8340 MERCHANTS GATE DR, Jacksonville FL 32222 · 904-982-5170
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
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
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
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On ice for drinks
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink, employee discarded it
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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
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, no hair restraint
Food stored on floor. Oil jug by fryer
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
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In prep reach in cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers in bag on floor
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor, wall and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers soiled. Also, wall behind fryers soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler soiled and in disrepair.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towel roll stored under 3 compartment sink in cabinet with chemicals. Operator removed paper towel and stored properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour under grill not labeled.
Nov 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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
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
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
Food stored on floor. Oil jugs by fryer
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.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Window has no screen
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor, employee placed them on shelf,
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons on shelf above cut lettuce, operator moved it
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in container, operator said flour
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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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
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48f raw wings sitting on ice, operator iced them down
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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lots of things in hand sink, operator moved them
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. All wet
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed some
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
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Baby in carrier
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above sauces
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
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking
Food stored on floor. Spices in container on floor and bottle drink
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Old one
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.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.