Burger and Philly
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2023, Burger and Philly has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “working containers of food removed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Among Miami Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cook touch his phone and continued cooking.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing a green liquid not labeled at the front counter. The person in charge labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of cheese. The cook discarded it. **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 a cell phone on a cutting board. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
70
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over onions in reach in cooler in the back room.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the food handler cook a beef patty build the burger and then remove the gloves and put on new gloves without washing her hands.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed the cook wash her hands in the triple sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a purple liquid in a spray bottle not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle in a reach in cooler at the front counter.
12B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
52
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
95
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Brigida Concepcion CFM certification expired on 11-05-2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice melting in the hand washing sink at the front counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in the black reach in cooler at the front counter. The owner put in a thermometer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
74
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); in the preparation reach in cooler. As per the person in charge the items was put there approximately 2 hours ago. The cook put the items in the freezer for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cook touch raw beef and then touched raw pickles and put the pickles in a pan.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked pulled pork in the reach in cooler. The cook moved the pork to the highest shelf.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cook touch raw beef and then touched raw pickles and put the pickles in a pan.
01B-12-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles with a pink liquid not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of to go containers on the floor in the dry storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line.
02D-01-5
35
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
67
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the front counter. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
82
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
25
Mar 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors located at restrooms used by food employees and customers.
32-04-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger and Philly last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger and Philly on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger and Philly?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Burger and Philly.
How does Burger and Philly compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Burger and Philly most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Burger and Philly's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger and Philly have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Burger and Philly 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 Burger and Philly inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger and Philly is inspected around three times per year on average.
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