Cheese Burger Baby

1505 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
American
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Cheese Burger Baby has nine inspections in the public record. Cheese Burger Baby was last inspected on Feb 24, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Miami Beach restaurants. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (124F - Hot Holding) at the front counter flat top. The cook turned up the flat top. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers have expired certificates Julio and Dani. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The person in charge washed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
70
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (116F - Hot Holding) at the front counter cook top. As per the cook the chili was put on line approximately 3 hours ago. The cook added more water to the bottom container and turned up the heated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
31B-03-4
78
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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
64
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
74
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
43
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at the triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand sink by the triple blocked bythe door. The cook closed the door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand sink next to the triple sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed portions of exposed concrete throughout kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several tiles missing and small holes.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed behind the front counter across from the fryer.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
43
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink located at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
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. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink next to three compartment sink blocked by kitchen entrance door, kept open.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hose attached to faucet at handwash sink located across from fryer station.
31A-11-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed portions of exposed concrete throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located behind front counter, across from fryer station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water in handwash sink located across from fryer station.
29-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of water and oil not identified, stored next to flat top grill. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
52
Dec 8, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink located at kitchen three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler, next to fryer, behind front counter area.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located towards back kitchen area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed exposed portions of concrete, throughout kitchen flooring. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scooping utensil not kept in a upright position, located in a container of flour mix. Manager removed utensil stored in flour mix container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at several cooler units throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water in handwash sink behind front counter, possibly due to slow drainage.
29-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of water, oil and ranch dressing stored near flat grill, not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
61
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a box of raw shell eggs stored over a container of hotdogs and bacon, in reach in cooler next to fryer station.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink located at three compartment sink at kitchen area.
29-37-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves located in reach in freezer, across from three compartment sink.
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed missing door handle from reach in cooler sliding door, located across from chest freezer at kitchen area.
14-10-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located towards back kitchen area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor located next/under chest freezer at kitchen area. Observed standing water on floor in front of rice in cooler, behind front counter.
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed exposed portion of concrete located throughout kitchen flooring.
36-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed large plastic containers of Kosher Dill Spear Pickles, stored on kitchen floor. Observed boxes labeled Frito Lay stored on floor at hallway area of restaurant establishment.
08B-47-4
Basic - Non Food contact surface/ not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed rust pitted surface under kitchen prep table.
14-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at kitchen area and behind front counter.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of napkins, gloves and food containers stored on floor, at hallway area leading to restroom.
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing water and oil between cookline, behind front counter, not labeled/identified.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cheese Burger Baby last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cheese Burger Baby on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cheese Burger Baby?

Across the inspection record, “spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cheese Burger Baby.

How does Cheese Burger Baby compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Cheese Burger Baby most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Cheese Burger Baby's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cheese Burger Baby have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cheese Burger Baby 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 Cheese Burger Baby inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cheese Burger Baby is inspected around two times per year on average.