Brake Burger Garage

206 E Hwy 60, Lake Wales, FL 33853

American

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Brake Burger Garage has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Brake Burger Garage was last inspected on Jan 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Lake Wales facility scores 90, putting Brake Burger Garage on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Single service cup in handwashing sink by cook line. Employee filled cup with in hand washing sink. Employee moved cup. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice chute back panel.

23-03-4

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored( raw pork sausage) over or diced mushrooms produce. In walk in cooler stored outside. Operator placed raw sausage pork below the diced mushrooms. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line an open cup of water on top of the reach in cooler, operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Matthew Brock. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Matthew Brock no Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 2, 2023

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drinking cups over prep area. Operator removed items.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Operator removed from the floor.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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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/

53A-05-6

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinking cups on Shelf above dicer and right next to dish storage. Operator removed items to employee shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor in dry storage. Operator removed oil from the floor in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three tanks not secured in dry storage. Operator secured with chain. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Dec 16, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brake Burger Garage last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brake Burger Garage on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brake Burger Garage?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brake Burger Garage.

How does Brake Burger Garage compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

Brake Burger Garage most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has Brake Burger Garage's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brake Burger Garage have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brake Burger Garage means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Brake Burger Garage inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brake Burger Garage is inspected around three times per year on average.

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