Burger Shoppe
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
90
Score
Burger Shoppe appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Burger Shoppe trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Dispensing Equipment, Protection of Equipment and Food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed white built up on one nozzle at soda machine. Discussed with operator soda nozzles shall be cleaned at least once every 24hours. Operator proceeded to remove nozzles for cleaning
4-204.13(A-D)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed old food debris at floors and shelving in front cook line areas. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all areas
6-501.12
90
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: 2nd consecutive: Ensure at least one person in charge has a valid Certified Food Protection Manager Certification
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all areas of establishment including non-food contact surfaces freezers, walk-in refrigeration, floors, walls and ceilings
6-501.12
90
Jul 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Internal temperature of 47*F to 48*F for beans (~15lbs) and red salsa (~5lbs) stored in walk-in refrigeration with date marked 6/30/25. Time/Temperature control for safety food items shall be cooled from 135*F to 70*F within 2hours and from 70*F to 41* within 4hours. Ensure to use rapid cooling methods to cool TCS food items from 135*F to 41*. Operator proceeded to discard food items at time of inspection. Discussed rapid cooling methods with operator at time of inspection
3-501.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Person in charge at time of inspection did not have Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate. Ensure to obtain a Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate, at least one person must have a valid certificate and be present during hours of operation. Repeat violation
2-102.12(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed clogged drain under soda fountain machine. Ensure to remove clog so that gray water adequately drains at floor sinks, detail clean and sanitize all floor sinks
5-205.15(B)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed old food debris inside microwave at front service area. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize inside microwave, maintain as necessary
4-602.11(E)
74
Mar 20, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed black/slimy old food debris to be in a raw chicken food container stored on floor of walk-in refrigeration unit. Discussed with operator food that is not honestly present and no longer is safe for consumption shall be embargoed. Operator proceeded to voluntarily discard ~1/2lb of raw chicken. Observed black moldlike substance growing on exteriors of blue cheese and Italian dressing container (1lb combined) stored in walk-in refrigeration unit. Discussed with operator food is no longer honestly presented and shall be embargoed. Operator proceeded to voluntarily discard containers with mold like substance. Ensure to keep food items off the floor and regularly detail clean and sanitize all areas of walk-in refrigeration unit including: floors, walls, ceilings and equipment
3-101.11
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of 44*F for 2-door refrigeration unit used for storage of raw meats and other TCS food items. Ensure to repair unit to maintain adequate cold holding temperatures of 41*F or below by time of re-inspection
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Discussed with Operator repeat violation missing Certified Food Protection Manager Certification. Ensure to provide Certified Food Protection Manager. At least one person shall obtain a valid certification during hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed old food debris in all areas of food establishment, specifically noted in the following areas: Inside refrigeration units, Floors , walls and ceilings, soda nozzles, distribution lines, floor sinks, shelving in front service area, and inside old refrigeration unit compartments. Ensure to remove all items to be detailed cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis
4-602.11(E)
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality
Inspector notes: Provide thermometers for all refrigeration units in food establishment to monitor the required 41*F or below
4-204.112(A-D)
67
Nov 15, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Observed 10 cases French Fries, 3 gallons of juice, tub of beans, 3 cases of tomatoes on floor in cooler, as well as 3 cases of Frying oil on floor next to fryer. Discussed with PIC that food should be stored 6 inches off the floor
3-305.11
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: Observed women's restroom with garbage can with no lid. Discussed with PIC that women's restroom requires a covered receptacle
5-501.17
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on some of the refrigerators. Discussed with PIC that they needs to wiped down and free of food debris
4-602.11(E)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no employe with CFPM. Discussed with PIC that there's need to be employee with CFPM during all hours of operation and during inspection
2-102.12(A)
82
Aug 27, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed table top cold holding unit and reach in cold holding unit with warm ambient air temperatures holding TCS food items. Ambient air temperature measured with ambient air min/max thermometer registered 46*F for table top unit and 79*F for reach in unit. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Correct prior to re-inspection on 8/27/24
4-301.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed an in-use ice machine with orange/pink, slimy, organic-like material growing behind the deflector panel. Per PIC ice from the machine is used in customer drinks. Educated PIC that ice is considered a food item when used in customer drinks. Instructed PIC in clean-in-place procedure using a hot soapy rinse, hot water rinse, and hot water plus sanitizer rinse. Correct by next routine inspection
4-602.11(E)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger Shoppe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger Shoppe on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger Shoppe?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Burger Shoppe.
How does Burger Shoppe compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Burger Shoppe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Burger Shoppe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger Shoppe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burger Shoppe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Burger Shoppe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger Shoppe is inspected around five times per year on average.
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