Hwy 55 Burgers
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
61
Score
Hwy 55 Burgers has been inspected 10 times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 16, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Hwy 55 Burgers' latest score of 61 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 1 certified food manager expired 12/08/2025.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored on bottom shelf at milkshake station. Person in charge stated chemical was bleach and voluntarily discarded contents. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees on cook line engaging in food preparation while wearing bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored on drying rack across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 boxes of to-go cups stored on floor near milkshake station.
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket with quatanery ammonium solution testing at 0ppm on bottom shelf in milkshake station. Person in charge voluntarily discarded contents. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored on top of and in reach in cooler next to main fryer station.
02D-01-5
61
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. June 01, 2025. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on gaskets for reach in cooler doors on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple sleeves of to-go cups stored not inverted or with protective coverings by to-go window and ice cream station. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
70
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 01, 2025.
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed; 2 live flying insects on dry storage area. 2 live flying insects in dish area near aprons. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored across from secondary fryers. Person in charge stated chemical was degreaser and labeled accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table at sauce station on server line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old sanitizer bucket with quatanery ammonium solution dumped in hand wash sink in dish area.
31A-11-4
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. Observed one employee on at ice cream station person in charge stated was hired more than 60 days prior and does not have food handler certification. Per person in charge all other employees were hired less than 60 days prior. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored at sauce station on server line.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair door to exhaust system for stove top.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage cup stored on wire rack above fry cups and next to single service items. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored on drying rack near three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle in front of fryers and potentially exposed to contamination from employees walking by. Person in charge removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler doors. Soiled interior of standing reach in cooler near walk-in cooler. Soiled sides of fryers on secondary cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clear containers stored on drying rack above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed sleeve of white to-go cups stored in dispenser with no protective covering. Employee added lid to top cup. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table on server line not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
21-12-4
30
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
May 7, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 5, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 8 live flying insects in following areas: 2 live flying insects near front counter hand wash sink 1 live fly insect near front counter condiment station shelf 1 live flying insects in kitchen area 2 live flying insects on cook line near floor drain 2 live flying insects near back dry storage area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 50 dead insects on wall and on shelf behind custard machine. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches in following areas: 2 live roaches under floor under trash can on front counter area. 1 live roach on floor in kitchen at hand wash sink 1 live roach on floor near drive thru prep table **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 1 roach egg on right side of custard machine prep table **Warning**
35A-23-4
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. Operator has over 15 food handler employees and some hired over 60 days with no proof of training **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Some employees hired with no proof of form completed
11-26-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in freezer with food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches in following areas: 3 dead roaches on right side of custard machine prep table. 1 dead roach on wall behind custard machine 1 dead roach under sugar bin on front counter 1 dead roach on floor behind reach in cooler in kitchen area **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor with grease build up under cook line cooking equipments Walk in cooler floor with food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up. Exterior of multiple cooking equipments with grease build up Under flat top grill prep table with food debris build up **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
37
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 fly flying around kitchen
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pepper jack cheese 46f provolone cheese 68f American cheese 45-57f on ice **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Hot dogs in reach in cooler no date marking manager states doesn't last longer than 2 days but was possible placed out 2 days ago **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink upfront **Repeat Violation**
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. Manager States the other 2 cooks he has had for about 3-4 months he doesn't have food training to prove **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Person drink next to tomatoes slicer on prep area
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal book bags stored in back dry storage area with single service items.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored on top of soiled ice machine
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on grill press handle, in small walk way being pressed against employees clothes, moved **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on drawer coolers and gaskets of flip top coolers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple old labels on clean clear containers on drying rack in kitchen,
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of drawer coolers
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Clustered (dairy mix)in prep sink thawing in standing water, **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
33
Nov 14, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
23
Jun 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, custard mix stored below raw bacon. Operator moved mix to different shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In prep area, plastic container identified as sugar not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hwy 55 Burgers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hwy 55 Burgers on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hwy 55 Burgers?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hwy 55 Burgers.
How does Hwy 55 Burgers compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Hwy 55 Burgers most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Hwy 55 Burgers' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hwy 55 Burgers have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hwy 55 Burgers 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 Hwy 55 Burgers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hwy 55 Burgers is inspected around seven times per year on average.
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