Burger Barn
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Burger Barn stretching back to 2022. Burger Barn was last inspected on Feb 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “live” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to the broader Hawthorne restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
50
Aug 29, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 23, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling over dry storage shelf closest to office area desk in disrepair, operator has attempted fixing with dry wall and paste, light fixture pulling the ceiling downwards. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee working on cook line with dangling bracelet on arm. **Warning**
13-07-4
90
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies observed flying around the center prep table opposite the grill.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drive through soda dispenser root beer nozzle has residue build up in the nozzle.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling air vent has mold like substance on edges.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage age stored on prep table closest the fryers. Operator relocated the drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf over the three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line hood filters with grease build up. Exterior shed reach in freezer on the left side when walking in has mold like substance on the door gasket. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored in prohibited area. Establishment is utilizing home zoned as single family residence to store single service items used for commercial business. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Person in charge in process of removing items. Will be purchasing additional shed. **Time Extended**
25-18-4
95
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle personal cell phone with gloved hands, then engage in food prep.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects present during inspection.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.23.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door reach in cooler milkshake mix, fish 47-49F. At fliptop cheese 50F. Ice cream mix 57F in top of shake machine. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wastewater on ground of establishment. Pipe to the left of ordering window not connected, wastewater observed on the ground and drive thru area blocked by employee car. **Warning**
28-13-5
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/ No CFM present with 4 plus more employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard box for raw chicken utilized to hold cooked chicken.
25-32-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling over dry goods in kitchen with paint peeling.
36-37-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored in prohibited area. Establishment is utilizing home zoned as single family residence to store single service items used for commercial business. **Warning**
25-18-4
35
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from hose bibb on right side of building outside back door.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop cooler cheese 47F stored above fill line. Person in charge moved underneath to drawers holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Some employees with expired training during inspection.
53B-14-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Large co2 tank unchained. Person in charge chained. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks stored on bags of fries in reach in freezer. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat stored on to go bags, cigarettes stored on shelf with single service items. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease receptacle on ground.
33-20-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger Barn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger Barn on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger Barn?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burger Barn.
How does Burger Barn compare to other restaurants in Hawthorne?
Burger Barn most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Hawthorne average of 82.
Has Burger Barn's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger Barn have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burger Barn 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 Barn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger Barn is inspected around three times per year on average.
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