VINE AND BRANCH
224 N MAIN ST, Chiefland FL 32626 · 352-301-3013
Last inspected Sep 9, 2025 · 3 visits since October 2024
OCT 24
JUL 25
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Sep 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler behind front counter: pork (45F - Cold Holding). An employee stated it was in-use 20 minutes prior. Inspector had employee place the pork into the freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored on shelf beside plastic wrap in prep area behind front counter.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk missing date mark inside reach-in cooler in rear storage area. Manager stated the milk was opened on 07/02 and added proper date mark during this inspection.
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/ Owner and manager on-duty does not have proof food manager certification. The manager has been employed at this location for more than 30 days and was present during the licensing inspection.
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. No proof of food handler training available for any employees.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use condiment cup without handle stored down inside chicken salad in cooler behind front counter. Employee discarded the cup during this inspection.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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