Burger Heaven on 27
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
61
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Burger Heaven on 27 stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 13, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Branford facility scores 67, putting Burger Heaven on 27 on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at yellow hose connection on side of building, beside mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom edge of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor inside storage closet, near soda syrup boxes. Manager swept the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in freezer at cookline.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in freezer near cookline soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Three pans containing tubs of raw hamburger meat thawing at room temperature on cart in exterior storage shed. Hamburger meat is still frozen. Manager moved all items back into the cooler to continue to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed. Unsealed plywood on wall behind handwash sink in exterior storage shed.
14-06-4
61
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Inside reach-in cooler inside storage shed: chili (52F - Cooling). Manager stated the chili was made the previous day and placed into the cooler to cool overnight. Manager stated the chili has not been removed from refrigeration today. Stop sale issued.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler inside storage shed: chili (52F - Cooling). Manager stated the chili was made the previous day and placed into the cooler to cool overnight. Manager stated the chili has not been removed from refrigeration today.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot near air conditioners.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Inside reach-in cooler inside storage shed: chili (52F - Cooling overnight). The chili is cooling inside a deep metal pan covered with a lid. Inspector educated manager on proper cooling procedures during this inspection.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior walls inside ice machine soiled wi5 lime-like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several holes in ceiling in fountain soda storage room.
36-32-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior of ice machine door cracked with exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind nozzles at fountain machine soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Package of frozen hotdogs thawing at room temperature on cart inside storage shed. Manager moved the hotdogs to a cooler to continue to cool under refrigeration. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling in storage room near mop sink soiled with mold-like substance.
36-50-4
41
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling and/or walls not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 1. Unsealed wooden studs inside food storage shed. 2. Walls and ceiling in storage closet containing fountain sodas not smooth and cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
36-37-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Several tubes of raw hamburger meat thawing at room temperature on cart in storage shed. Manager moved the hamburger meat back into the cooler to continue thawing during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
90
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Open tube of raw hamburger meat stored on top of pan containing raw bacon inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager removed raw hamburger meat from top of raw bacon during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside bottom of reach-in cooler at cookline: hamburger meat (45F-49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the hamburger meat has been stored inside the cooler overnight and has not been removed from the cooler today. Inside reach-in cooler in exterior storage shed: hamburger meat (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (45F-46F - Cold Holding). Pans of hamburger meat are dated 8/22 and 8/21. Manager stated neither pan has been removed from the cooler today. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside bottom of reach-in cooler at cookline: hamburger meat (45F-49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the hamburger meat has been stored inside the cooler overnight and has not been removed from the cooler today. Stop sale issued. Inside reach-in cooler in exterior storage shed: hamburger meat (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (45F-46F - Cold Holding). Pans of hamburger meat are dated 8/22 and 8/21. Manager stated neither pan has been removed from the cooler today. Stop sales issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from green hose connection beside mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Certified food manager unable to give the minimum cooking temperature for hamburger meat and raw bacon. Inspector provided
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance. Manager cleaned the deflector plate during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. One employee working at cookline without proof of food handler training. Employee has not signed the employee health reporting agreement. Manager stated the employee has been employed for three weeks. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap and/or sign provided at handwash sink. No soap or handwash sign at handwash sink in exterior storage shed behind building. Manager replenished soap and added a handwash sign to sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Large crack in bottom of ice bucket beside ice machine. Manager discarded the bucket during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer available inside two reach-in coolers in storage shed.
05-09-4
33
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee exited the building with gloved hands, went into the exterior storage shed, and retrieved tomatoes. Employee then proceeded to slice tomatoes with same gloved hands without first washing hands or changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and put on new gloves before continuing to work at cookline.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched brim of hat with gloved hands, the proceeded to operate fryer without washing hands or change gloves.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Grey water on ground below broken drain pipe connected to mop sink on side of building.
28-14-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of building near mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with painted nails scooped ice without wearing gloves behind front counter.
13-06-4
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. Two new employees working in kitchen without food handler certificates who have not signed the employee health reporting agreement. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser missing label on top of mop sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Top portion of drain pipe connected to mop sink broken off.
29-08-4
39
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
May 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger Heaven on 27 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger Heaven on 27 on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger Heaven on 27?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Burger Heaven on 27.
How does Burger Heaven on 27 compare to other restaurants in Branford?
Burger Heaven on 27 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Branford average of 67.
Has Burger Heaven on 27's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger Heaven on 27 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Burger Heaven on 27 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 Heaven on 27 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger Heaven on 27 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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