The Burger Place
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, The Burger Place has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The Burger Place's latest score of 74 falls below the Melbourne average of 84. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Owner
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil. Shed
08B-38-4
74
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
82
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over bottled water walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back dishwasher area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Michael Marrero
53B-14-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of keg cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles walk in cooler Frying oil on floor in shed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket ice cream freezer
14-11-5
47
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles have mold like substance inside nozzle.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
86
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Milk. Walk in cooler and reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Emily
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front sandwich cooler **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch in walk in cooler. Educated operator **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich cooler. Gaskets
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door on left side
35B-01-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain on hand wash sink in back kitchen Faucet on same sink leaking
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in reach in chest freezer
08B-12-5
52
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Burger Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Burger Place on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Burger Place?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Burger Place.
How does The Burger Place compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
The Burger Place most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has The Burger Place's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Burger Place have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Burger Place 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 The Burger Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Burger Place is inspected around two times per year on average.
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