Burbowl
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
74
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Burbowl stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up seven times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Miami restaurants. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing sanitizing solution with no label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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 scoop stored inside bin of sugar with handle touching product. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler drawers at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil used as a shelf cover in back kitchen prep table torn.
14-20-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile near ware washing area with water damage.
36-32-5
74
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit expired 01/22.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing cleaning solution near ware washing area with no label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile near mop sink in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee engaged in food preparation at the cook line with no hair net. Employee put hair net on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in drawers located at the main cook line soiled.
23-03-4
70
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler handle soiled with old food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
90
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee preparing food at preparation area not wearing hair restraint. Observed cook cooking burgers at front counter not wearing hair restraint. Employees donned hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed one employee without hair restraint portioning food **Time Extended**
13-03-4
90
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quinoa (112F - Hot Holding); rice (126F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. As per manager, for less than 1 hour. Advised manager to reheat products to 165F. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manger certificate for Rafael Rosario expired on 11-15-23. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee preparing food at preparation area not wearing hair restraint. Observed cook cooking burgers at front counter not wearing hair restraint. Employees donned hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
70
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (54F - Cold Holding) at top portion of reach in cooler across from grill. As per manager, unit door was open for cleaning for approximately 10 minutes. Manager removed pico de gallo from double container and placed sliced tomatoes inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Manager printed agreements and all employees signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of quinoa not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on the previous day. Manager placed date marking on items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves above rice cookers soiled with accumulated oil at preparation area. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside water at 93F at cook line.
10-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Located near ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter. Manager set up sanitizer solution and placed cloths inside. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed near dry storage area.
51-11-4
55
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing practices. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
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/ Observed 4 food employees preparing and serving food, no Certified Food manager on duty.
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled with black substance. Observed hood filters heavily soiled with accumulated grease.
23-03-4
61
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink at kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 88F at hand sink at front counter area.
27-16-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust.
36-50-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burbowl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burbowl on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burbowl?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Burbowl.
How does Burbowl compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Burbowl most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has Burbowl's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Burbowl have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Burbowl 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 Burbowl inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burbowl is inspected around three times per year on average.
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