Burger Monger
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
86
Score
Burger Monger appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 14, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.
Among St. Petersburg restaurants, the typical score is 77; Burger Monger is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items it pullout drawers under flat top grill: hot dog (50F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef balls (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (45F - Cold Holding); sautéed mushrooms (45F - Cold Holding) Items not out of temp for more than 4 hours. Employee moved items to walk in cooler to bring down the temperatures. Discussed verifying pull out drawer ambient temperature before returning items to be cold held. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the end of cook line. Employee stocked dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
70
Aug 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained on cook line. Soda spray gun nozzle soiled in bar area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment using Purell Foodservice Surface Sanitizer Spray. No test kit observed.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink on right side of cook line. Employee stocked dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of blue liquid substance stored in bar area. Employee labeled as lavender disinfectant. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
67
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Golf tees used as pour spout stoppers
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil on floor in prep room
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Cooks line
14-20-4
61
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
41
Sep 5, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Feb 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener underneath prep table is soiled with food debris. Cutting boards on cook line have built up food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by three-compartment sink. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest ice cream freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles for sugar, salt and pepper are not above the food. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda machine is soiled with mold like debris.
22-20-5
67
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from cooktop: bleu cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F) temperatures taken at 1:45 pm. Operator put items on ice. Temperatures taken again at 2:30 pm, bleu cheese 42 F cut tomatoes 43 F. In reach in cooler under cooktop: raw hamburger (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding) temperatures taken at 1:50 pm. Operator put items on ice. Temperatures taken again at 2:35 pm. Raw hamburger 42 F , raw chicken 41 F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in rear storage area has built up food debris. Manager gave to employee to wash. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are soiled near the area of the hood system.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed current license and displayed in the office. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in dry goods storage area. Manager located drink u dear prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Manager made employee out in a hair net. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer with ice cream to the right of the cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between cracks in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in sugar container in dry goods storage area is touching the sugar. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men's and women's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line have built up food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted for protection, operator correctly inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger Monger last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger Monger on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger Monger?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burger Monger.
How does Burger Monger compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Burger Monger most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Burger Monger's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Burger Monger have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burger Monger 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 Monger inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger Monger is inspected around three times per year on average.
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