Cali Burger
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Cali Burger has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 30, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Cali Burger on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Produce in reach in cooler by three comp sink stored in a to go carry out bag. Reach in cooler by flat top grill has and cook beef inside same bags. Discussed removing the food out of bag **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in black cooler across from flat top Cold holding: raw beef 45F raw chicken 45F cook pork 45F 2nd temps all to 43F manager moved food to freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. The waste tank underneath the truck has a long pvc pipe with a value that is sitting on rocks underneath the food truck discussed with employees that the pvc needs to be strapped underneath the truck. **Warning**
51-36-1
70
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
70
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain medication stored on shelf above prep table on cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee observed beginning work without washing hands. Inspector explained proper hand washing at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bags used to line containers in reaching cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 14 live roaches along wall under 3-compartment sink. 1 live roach on wall adjacent to 3-compartment sink. 4 live roaches on wall above dish area. 1 live roach on chest freezer. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 egg casing on counter adjacent to espresso machine. 1 egg casing on floor adjacent to chest freezer on cook line. **Warning**
35A-23-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of utensils stored on floor under front register. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on door under 3-compartment sink. 5 dead roach on floor under grill top on cook line. 3 dead roaches on floor under 3-compartment sink. 10 under front register and chest freezers. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reaching cooler adjacent to 3-compartment sink. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor on cook line soiled with grease build up. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside chest freezer on cook line. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation Missing at service window . **Warning**
35B-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Door open at time of inspection. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar with no label on shelf above 3-compartment sink. **Warning**
02D-01-5
32
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked beef burger patties stored on griddle top, top portion has a few patties temped 112F-132F. Discussed with operator about proper hot holding temperature is 135F or above, and patties needed to be reheated 165F or above within 2 hours.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cut raw pork, then replaced gloves to handled cooked pork without wash hands first. Discussed with operator, employee washed hands and replaced gloves at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A few pieces of chorizos 46 F stored in large reach-in cooler. Operator states it was cut and left on prep table for less than 30 minutes and just placed back in reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on floor. Frozen potato fries stored on floor, operator moved into reach-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
33-09-4
Basic - Grease on the ground around tires.
33-20-4
55
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over hot dog and multiple bottle of ready to eat sauces in large reach-in cooler. Employee moved raw bacon to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee gloves soiled with accumulation of grease working with potato fries on cook line.
12A-09-4
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. Provided, 1 employee read and signed at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by trash can and slow cooker, multiple cooking utensils and knives stored in handwash sink. Employee removed items from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under three compartment sink.
36-73-4
47
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handled raw chicken, then replaced gloves to handled potato fries without wash hands first.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork belly stored over peeled yuca in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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 - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple cracked lids and containers holding food items in reach-in coolers.
14-38-4
58
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef burger stored over various ready to eat sauces in tall reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handled chemical spray bottle then returned to cook without changing gloves.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by a large container of plantains. Operator moved to prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork not date marked in tall reach-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of raw French fries stored on floor. Employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Chest freezer lid rusted.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cali Burger last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cali Burger on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cali Burger?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cali Burger.
How does Cali Burger compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Cali Burger most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Cali Burger's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cali Burger have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cali Burger 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 Cali Burger inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cali Burger is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants