Burger-Ish
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2024
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Score
Burger-Ish appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Burger-Ish was last inspected on Aug 13, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around eight violations to closer to 11 violations.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical St. Pete Beach restaurant, which scores around 76. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee dirty dish to clean dish no hand wash. Educated employee.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (49F - Cold Holding); raw comminuted beef (46F - Cold Holding)employee iced foods to bring temperature down. retemped 25 minutes later raw chicken wings (42F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (41F - Cold Holding); raw comminuted beef (43F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting boards stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in cook line or prep area. Employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of green cleaner not labeled. Employee labeled table cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids closed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. Employee cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. Employee inverted ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in deli cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on deli reach in cooler.
23-03-4
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Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-2024 license expired. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on deli reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in hand sink in kitchen. Employee removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with black mold like debris.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter next to clean glasses. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom reach in cooler on bar area has standing water.
29-49-6
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Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cigar then touched pan no hand wash. Educated employee to wash hands and he did. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on deli reach in cooler. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen has pitcher in it. Employee removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in rear prep area. Employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training expired 08-19-23. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in ladies restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket of water in rear prep area. **Warning**
42-01-4
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Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both kitchen hand sinks. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green liquid in spray bottles not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Line hand sink used as dump sink as evident by diced tomatoes and onions in sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle in flour container at end of line.
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked pork and chicken proteins thawing at room temperature in back area.
06-01-5
50
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger-Ish last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger-Ish on file is from Aug 13, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger-Ish?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Burger-Ish.
How does Burger-Ish compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?
Burger-Ish most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Pete Beach average of 76.
Has Burger-Ish's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Burger-Ish have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Burger-Ish means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Burger-Ish inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger-Ish is inspected around three times per year on average.
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