109 Burger Joint
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
70
Score
109 Burger Joint appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting 109 Burger Joint on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge , towel and knife inside hand sink at washing area. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 87F. Operator placed container on grill to reheat water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover heavily soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside both units across cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed salt on shelve across walk in cooler without lid.
08B-12-5
70
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); churrasco (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); beef patties (57F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator since the day before. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); churrasco (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); beef patties (57F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator since the day before. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Yuri hired more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored under slicer next to hand sink at kitchen. Operator placed items on triple sink to wash. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves and door interior soiled with food debris. Across cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4
58
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tank at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tank at front counter. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (73F - Cold Holding); beef patties (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); churrasco (61F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator started to moved products inside walk in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bag used to cover white rice inside rice cooker. Operator removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tank at front counter. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed French fries, sweet plantains stored on walk n freezer floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
64
Sep 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
95
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed fryer cleaning tablets stored over food preparation table.
41-10-4
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed lysol spray bottle not identified with a common name. Employee removed during inspection.
41-17-4
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting boards at cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter and at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Observed no food training for any of the employees.
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between equipment at cook line. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle in contact inside plastic container in contact with flour.
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan cover at walk in. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused toilet stored at kitchen storage next back exit door.
33-31-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not segregated from public service food inside reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
08B-49-4
25
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting boards in cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. Manager restocked during inspection. **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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor next to walk in cooler door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in preparation area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to back door.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between reach in coolers.
10-17-4
47
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with cleaner solution not labeled with common name. Employee labeled correctly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board in kitchen area,
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bucket inside of front hand wash sink. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine located at front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in salt container. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on preparation table. Employee removed during inspection.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour and panko containers. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed in preparation table.
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a container with shrimp (frozen) on preparation table. Employee moved to walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table. Also in front counter. Employee stored inside sanitizer bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 109 Burger Joint last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 109 Burger Joint on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 109 Burger Joint?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at 109 Burger Joint.
How does 109 Burger Joint compare to other restaurants in Miami?
109 Burger Joint most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has 109 Burger Joint's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 109 Burger Joint have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 109 Burger Joint means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is 109 Burger Joint inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 109 Burger Joint is inspected around three times per year on average.
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