Vega's Burger Bar

1699 Ne 123 St, North Miami, FL 33181
American
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Vega's Burger Bar has been inspected six times since 2022. Vega's Burger Bar was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Vega's Burger Bar's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to the faucet without vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup ins reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth in top of preparation table. Chef put it inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
70
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can with WD40 above preparation table. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up inside reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Chef removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on oven door handle. Chef put it inside the sanitizer bucket. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipments.
36-01-4
58
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jul 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vega's Burger Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vega's Burger Bar on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vega's Burger Bar?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vega's Burger Bar.

How does Vega's Burger Bar compare to other restaurants in North Miami?

Vega's Burger Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami average of 80.

Has Vega's Burger Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vega's Burger Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vega's Burger Bar 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 Vega's Burger Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vega's Burger Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.