Burgers & Shakes
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
74
Score
Burgers & Shakes appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “no copy of latest inspection report available” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Among Miami Beach restaurants, the typical score is 69; Burgers & Shakes is comfortably above that bar. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed one chlorine test kit with no comparison chart.
16-36-4
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between equipment at cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
74
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed hotdogs and packs of chili thawing in standing water in 3 compartment sink.
06-01-5
95
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer at 3 compartment sink Triple Sink (Chlorine 0 ppm). Employee replaced sanitizer, second attempt (Chlorine 50 ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
86
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil on floor in kitchen employee placed oil off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler and freezer soiled. Operator cleaned gaskets at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
86
Jun 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed by 3CS. Staff labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured tanks by RIF.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open cup with water on prep table. Employee discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon cooking oil in plastic container on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink available.
29-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at serving line.
21-12-4
70
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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/ At the time of the inspection, observed 4 employees engaged in preparing and assembling burgers and fries with no food manager present.
53A-05-6
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. Observed all employees missing their food employee reporting agreements signed.
11-26-1
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. Observed one employee with no food handlers training and was hired February 2022, Federico Lopez.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 3 wiping cloths inside hand wash sink located at 3 sink compartment.
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers over 3 sink compartment not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not posted. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on kitchen prep line in front of grill.
14-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler next to alcoholic beverages. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Nov 30, 2022
Complaint Full
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks located by the soda station.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking soda from open container. Employee was coached about the issue and he washed his hands and put new gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onion bags stored on the floor next to the reach in freezer used for French fries and sweet potatoes. Employee moved the bags more than 6 inches off of the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
70
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onion bags stored on the floor. Employee moved them immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board. Employee moved it out. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Soda nozzle dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed accumulation of old debris on soda dispenser. Employee cleaned it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
22-13-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 2 hot dogs packages thawing in standing water inside the 3 compartment sink. Employee opened the cold running water and then, transferred the food to the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burgers & Shakes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burgers & Shakes on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burgers & Shakes?
Across the inspection record, “no copy of latest inspection report available” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Burgers & Shakes.
How does Burgers & Shakes compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Burgers & Shakes most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Burgers & Shakes' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burgers & Shakes have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Burgers & Shakes 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 Burgers & Shakes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burgers & Shakes is inspected around three times per year on average.
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