Marcos Top Burgers
Last inspected: Feb 22, 2024
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Marcos Top Burgers has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 22, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Marcos Top Burgers's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 22, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 14 violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Marcos Top Burgers' latest score of 86 sits above the Pompano Beach average of 78. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice and spoon in handwashing sink at front area and back kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table at front area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
86
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed breaded chicken (50F - Cold Holding); chicken halves (45F - Cold Holding) in make table drawer per employee held In drawer since 9:00am
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded chicken (50F - Cold Holding); chicken halves (45F - Cold Holding) in make table drawer per employee held In drawer since 9:00am see stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee returning to kitchen put gloves on without washing hands and placed cheese on hamburger
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside microwave
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking hand washing sink in kitchen.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at front counter being used as a dump sink with straw and ice cubes. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By the three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil stored on floor across from Frigidaire reach in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter.
10-08-5
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 in rice container handle in contact with rice.
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in dishwashing area the light was missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on make table soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers with old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (120F Hot holding) in steam table. Per operator rice cooked and placed in unit less than four hours ago. Reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine Microwave in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil and pitcher in hand sink in kitchen
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of windex not labeled at front counter next to juicer. Spray bottle at three compartment sink. Labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to reach in cooler on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken on floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen Ceiling tiles in kitchen Vents in walk in cooler
36-34-5
50
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a container with raw shell eggs stored above a container with raw bacon inside walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with raw chicken and raw beef stored above a container with cooked bacon and cooked beef and a container with raw shell eggs stored above a container with butter and a container with raw tilapia stored above a container with cooked beef inside walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed an opened box with raw steak stored above French fries. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.operator entered from back door , followed by engaging on food preparation with out washing hands first Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container with glass cleaner stored next to microwave on kitchen area. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed big 6 poster to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Unable to calibrate thermometers
05-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line soiled and cuts very deep. Advised operator to replace cutting board **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
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/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk-in cooler shelves
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef not date mark inside walk-in cooler. Per operator product prepared and stored for approximately 36 hours. Advised operator to date mark item **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On dishwasher area
24-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed a case with unwashed lettuce, a bag with unwashed potatoes stored above cooked beef inside walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Advised operator to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located on the bottom of hand washing sink on front counter area,. Advised operator to remove and stored ice scoop on a way that splashing from washing hands does not get to it. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A pot with cooked beans stored on the floor inside walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marcos Top Burgers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marcos Top Burgers on file is from Feb 22, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marcos Top Burgers?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Marcos Top Burgers.
How does Marcos Top Burgers compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Marcos Top Burgers most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Marcos Top Burgers' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Marcos Top Burgers have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Marcos Top 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.
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