Top Choice Hamburgers

401 E Cervantes St, Pensacola, FL 32501

American

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Top Choice Hamburgers appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 12, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Pensacola facility scores 95, putting Top Choice Hamburgers on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2024

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 5, 2024

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

53A-02-7

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 - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease build up on floor between flat top grill and fryer station.

36-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up and on equipment on cook line.

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

36-27-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Top Choice Hamburgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Top Choice Hamburgers on file is from Nov 12, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Top Choice Hamburgers compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Top Choice Hamburgers most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Top Choice Hamburgers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Top Choice Hamburgers have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Top Choice Hamburgers means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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