Boss Burger & Brew
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
55
Score
Boss Burger & Brew appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 24, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Hialeah restaurant, which scores around 76. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath of the ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
55
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Still observed **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Still observed **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Still observed. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Still observed **Time Extended**
24-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Underneath of hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Drain floor under ice machine, dishwasher machine soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Still observed **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-27-5
67
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Poultry (49F - Cold Holding); raw burger (55F - Cold Holding)in reach cooler for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitizer solution of 0 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings with not date marked, as per operator was cooked from more than 24 hours. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor and under kitchen equipment soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Underneath of hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Drain floor under ice machine, dishwasher machine soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
35
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); cut Tomates (54F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator, inside reach in cooler located in front of the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: At the time of callback inspection observed beef (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty spoon inside hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: Observed metal container inside hand sink located at the bar station. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Pedro with 3 years of being hired. Arelis 5 months of hired, Julio 10 months of hired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: At the time of callback inspection Pedro, Arelis,Julio with no food handle certificate. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By three compartment sink and hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 60F. Food storage inside ground beef (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); cut Tomates (54F - Cold Holding). Also observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: Still observed. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
52
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); cut Tomates (54F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator, inside reach in cooler located in front of the cook line. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (50/48F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator. Observed ground beef (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); cut Tomates (54F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator, inside reach in cooler located in front of the cook line. **Warning**
01B-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. Observed cooked pork (50/48F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sweet plantain inside reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty spoon inside hand sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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 Pedro with 3 years of being hired. Arelis 5 months of hired, Julio 10 months of hired. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 60°F. Food storage inside ground beef (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); cut Tomates (54F - Cold Holding). Also observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dishwasher machine and kitchen equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By three compartment sink and hand sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
29
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. Observed hot water 79F in hand wash sink, dishmachine, three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: At the time of callback inspection no hot water at the establishment. **Time Extended**
27-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: Still observed **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees Eddy and Maria with more than 2 months of being hired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: At the time of callback inspection no food handle certificate provided. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-34-5
70
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
32
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel under slices of cheese, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked chicken wings inside reach in cooler, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (47°F - Cold Holding); guacamole (46°F - Cold Holding), for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed under ice. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed glass inside hand wash sink at the bar station, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled, dishwasher machine soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container. **Warning**
02D-01-5
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boss Burger & Brew last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boss Burger & Brew on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boss Burger & Brew?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Boss Burger & Brew.
How does Boss Burger & Brew compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Boss Burger & Brew most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Boss Burger & Brew's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Boss Burger & Brew have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Boss Burger & Brew 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 Boss Burger & Brew inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boss Burger & Brew is inspected around three times per year on average.
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