Burger 21 New Tampa
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Burger 21 New Tampa stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk in cooler near ice cream machine. Manager threw away. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding at 1:30pm, prepped 11:30am, retemp 45F at 2:25pm); raw chicken balls (52F - Cold Holding at 1:30pm, prepped 11:30am, retemp 49F at 2:25pm) Manager moved into freezer **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at milkshake bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at milkshake bar
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Coffee milk container not labeled in milkshake bar.Manager labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed kitchen floors soiled with food debris near dish machine and side prep area.
36-10-4
Basic - Cutting board on cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee beverages in employee area without lids and straws.
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers in dry storage with wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pull drawer cooler next to fryers - not keeping foods cold due to door not closing properly. Pull drawer cooler under grill - drawers do not close properly.
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in kitchen ceiling.
38-01-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at all handwashing sinks but one across from kitchen entrance and prep area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed turbofan oven on cook line heavily soiled with food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from grill.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
32
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
61
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 59 F, cut leafy greens 61 F in reach in cooler. Employee placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on side of table, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer buckets on prep tables throughout kitchen.
21-44-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasonings not labeled on cook line, employee labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
May 6, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
22-41-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on top area.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on food prep table manager removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of plastic lids stored on floor at front counter, manager rembox from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
64
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner stored on prep table on service line Corrected -observed employee place on chemical shelf **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above prep table Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to cookline
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along door frame of walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knifes stored between cookline coolers Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of Togo lids stored on floor under front register area Corrected-observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
67
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
90
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.Observed the current license not displayed. Manager printed the new license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up around the door in the freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the ice scoop handle in the ice bin. Manager removed the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored on the floor. Manager hung mops up. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn and black bean salsa (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (56F - Cold Holding) in the top rail of a cookline refrigerated make table. The eggs were packed in ice and the salsa was moved to the walk-in freezer to cool.
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone on the cookline cutting board. Phone was relocated upon request. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris buildup on the floor under front bar.
36-73-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water dripping from under the condenser in the walk-in refrigerator.
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger 21 New Tampa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger 21 New Tampa on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger 21 New Tampa?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Burger 21 New Tampa.
How does Burger 21 New Tampa compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Burger 21 New Tampa most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Burger 21 New Tampa's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Burger 21 New Tampa have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burger 21 New Tampa 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 Burger 21 New Tampa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger 21 New Tampa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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