Chicago's Best Burgers
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
78
Score
Chicago's Best Burgers appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Among Lutz restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has plan and is using it but does not have paperwork filled out
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Michelle Mata
53A-01-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment.
36-73-4
78
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled and has deep cut on prep cooler in bar area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Pouched eggs in egg Benedict. Smoked salmon. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee worked for more than 60 days and no training or signed Health report agreement. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Kaitlyn, Reese, Hailey, Michele have no health report agreement signed - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no beard guard and hat on prepping food **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation water dripping on floor in walk in cooler. Did not observed any water dripping on food. Operator placed bucket on floor to catch condensation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
28-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. avocado not washed before prep **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
58
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked ham in cooler under griddle in cook line. Operator removed Raw chicken to bottom drawer . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled and has deep cut on prep cooler in bar area **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Pouched eggs in egg Benedict. Smoked salmon. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired on 04/25 **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at handwashing sink by dish area . Operator refilled it **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee worked for more than 60 days and no training or signed Health report agreement. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. Kaitlyn, Reese, Hailey, Michele have no health report agreement signed
11-26-1
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation water dripping on floor in walk in cooler. Did not observed any water dripping on food. Operator placed bucket on floor to catch condensation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on sticky pad under triple sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine tested chlorine 0 ppm. Operator set up triple sinks quat ready 400 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks bottle on prep table next to dish machine, operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's cell phone on prep table next to meat slicer **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no beard guard and hat on prepping food **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. avocado not washed before prep **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cutting board in kitchen. Operator removed it **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored above cheese in walk in cooler. Operator moved lettuce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on top of soda machine ice bin **Warning**
21-12-4
29
Mar 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 10, 2024
Complaint Partial
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. Employee going from register to the stove preparing food no hand washing observed.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Raw shelled eggs have towel over the eggs in reach in drawer on cooks line underneath flat top grill
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored sanitizer bucket in hand sink by three compartment sink.
31A-11-4
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. 1 employee
53B-13-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink on cooks line leaking water onto ground
29-11-4
58
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for cooked mushrooms and cooked onions in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both rear exit doors.
35B-01-4
86
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fry rack in front of sink, moved to other side **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. over prep area and over cooler.
36-04-5
78
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over cheese sticks and ice cream. Operator put raw beef on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing over prep table in kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in stock area.
08B-38-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago's Best Burgers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago's Best Burgers on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Chicago's Best Burgers compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
Chicago's Best Burgers most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lutz average of 79.
Has Chicago's Best Burgers' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chicago's Best Burgers have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago's Best Burgers 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 Chicago's Best Burgers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago's Best Burgers is inspected around three times per year on average.
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