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GARRETT BROTHERS FARM INC

GARRETT BROTHERS FARM INC maintains a 2.5/5 food safety rating based on 12 health department inspections in BRANFORD. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

27687 US HWY 129

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13512092

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13509606

  • 14-74-7: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
  • 01B-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
  • 03A-02-5: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

Inspection Date: 9/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10935803

  • 14-74-7: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
  • 40-06-5: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
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout silo kitchen soiled with leaves and/or dirt.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored directly on floor in metal storage shed.
  • 23-03-4: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.
  • 01B-28-5: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.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Several large tortilla bins lined with nonfood-grade black trash bags throughout kitchen.
  • 35A-09-4: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.
  • 08A-05-6: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
  • 01B-02-5: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
  • 03A-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
  • 41-10-4: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
  • 29-34-4: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.
  • 02C-02-5: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.
  • 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Recent well testing report unavailable upon request. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8870207

  • 32-22-4:Basic - Bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants. Bathroom doors in silo beside building do not close automatically and are left open during this inspection.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches on floor inside exterior women's restroom. Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Several holes in walls leading through to outside in food storage shed.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink cup on top shelf above jugs of milk inside reach-in cooler in prep area. Manager removed drink cups from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-18-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Box containing foam takeout containers and box containing tortilla chip bin liners stored inside employee restroom. Manager removed both items from area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1. One fly crawling on cutting board at steam table in kitchen. 2. One fly on wall in kitchen in dish storage closet.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can containing stainless steel cleaner stored on shelf directly beside single-use paper bowls inside milkshake silo. Manager removed chemical from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1: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. One employee working in kitchen with food without without food handler training and without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.
  • 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Well testing report unavailable upon request. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8869627

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8786828

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in exterior storage shed near entrance door.
  • 35B-06-4: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-05-4: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.
  • 36-50-4: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.
  • 36-30-4: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.
  • 29-34-4: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.
  • 51-16-7: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
  • 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Well testing report unavailable. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8681968

  • 51-16-7: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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Manager provided a paper copy of the new floor plan, but stated she was unable to find where to send the plans. Inspector provided plan review information to manager. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8679419

  • 03D-02-5: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
  • 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 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
  • 03D-15-4: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.
  • 51-16-7: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**

Inspection Date: 5/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8676916

  • 08B-37-4: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
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign inside either restroom in silo.
  • 03D-02-5: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
  • 01B-36-5: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
  • 35A-02-6: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-05-4: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
  • 41-10-4: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
  • 03D-15-4: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
  • 53A-05-6: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.
  • 51-16-7: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
  • 53B-11-4: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
  • 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Bacteriological report unavailable. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8604488

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8478909

  • 16-46-4: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
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door to tortilla prep area propped open with concrete block.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of tomato sauce with large dent on seam in rear storage area.
  • 12A-16-4: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**
  • 08A-05-6: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
  • 03A-02-5: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**
  • 29-34-4: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.
  • 31A-07-4: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
  • 53B-01-5: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-11-4: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.
  • 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Bacteriological report unavailable. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8390895

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use condiment cups used as scoops inside several containers of spices on shelf in prep area of kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Several boxes of canned foods stored on floor in storage barn beside building.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to several pans on clean dish rack on shelf in prep area of kitchen.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser stored on lower shelf of prep table beside bin of chips in prep area of kitchen. Employee removed bottle of degreaser from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with black substance on prep table in prep area of kitchen.
  • 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Bacteriological report unavailable.