Thee Burger Spot
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Thee Burger Spot 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 23, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Thee Burger Spot on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries 122 F on cart near fryers, discussed time as a public health control.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled up bottle of water at hand wash 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. Manager provided food handler certification for 1 employee.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Exterior of crock pot. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near grill.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table. Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
52
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors are soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment soiled at time of inspection.
23-03-4
90
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fish cold holding at 95F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish cold holding at 95F.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Ground beef held on time as a public health control has no time markings. Owner added proper time markings to beef. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Crockpot is covered in old food debris on cooks line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in freezer on front line.
14-69-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand washing sink on front line. Provided operator with handwashing sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filers of have buildup of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler. Owner discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by crock pot station.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored inside mop bucket.
42-01-4
37
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
86
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 57 F, discussed time as a public health control.
03A-02-5
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag over ice cream freezer.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
55
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bees stored over cut onions in reach-in-cooler front kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease and debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in-freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Front kitchen area
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
55
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food debris underneath cooking equipment and floors **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
90
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large bread container on wheels blocking front kitchen hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food debris underneath cooking equipment and floors **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
61
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
43
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Cooksline area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back kitchen area Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease and food debris. Underneath cooking equipment on cooksline **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thee Burger Spot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thee Burger Spot on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thee Burger Spot?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Thee Burger Spot.
How does Thee Burger Spot compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Thee Burger Spot most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Thee Burger Spot's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thee Burger Spot have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Thee Burger Spot means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Thee Burger Spot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thee Burger Spot is inspected around three times per year on average.
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