Burgerfi

1473 Nw Saint Lucie W Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
American
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2024
30
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2022, Burgerfi has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 6, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 14 violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Port St. Lucie facility scores 81, putting Burgerfi on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
8
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Found at 0ppm. Ask to replace, observed the quat sanitizer has ran out. Establishment has no other sanitizer on site available. Employee obtained the correct sanitizer in place of Quat sanitizer. Educated staff and PIC. Replaced with Bleach. Found at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Chicken wings cooked over 24 hours ago. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person titled Manager on duty does not have a Manager certification. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to one employee on-site. The Person in charge is aware to have the other employee sign once returned. Extra copies provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. PIC obtained bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. PIC not knowledgeable about the use of chemical test strips for 3C sink. Provided education on site. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. A.L, J. L.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich station.
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Cooler drawer under grill station has duct tape on it. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Standing freezer 2 door, left side door when opened falls of bottom hinge.
14-11-5
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Open lid. PIC corrected on site. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated PIC to not leave wet linen on prep tables. PIC placed linen in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
30
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Cooler drawer is taped together
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in cooler with dressings **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
78
Oct 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 drawer cooler on cookline held together with duct tape and falls out when pulled out.
14-11-5
95
May 2, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Breaker in wrong position, educated. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. They are shared with plaza. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dredges with spices **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Safe Staff. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on low boy by grill area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Rolltop gasket torn, drawers repaired. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burgerfi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burgerfi on file is from Aug 6, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burgerfi?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Burgerfi.

How does Burgerfi compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Burgerfi most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has Burgerfi's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Burgerfi have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Burgerfi 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 Burgerfi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burgerfi is inspected around three times per year on average.