BURGER AND PHILLY
1629 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 786-200-3008
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Form provided via email.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cook touch his phone and continued cooking.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing a green liquid not labeled at the front counter. The person in charge labeled it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of cheese. The cook discarded it.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on a cutting board. The cook removed it.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the food handler cook a beef patty build the burger and then remove the gloves and put on new gloves without washing her hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over onions in reach in cooler in the back room.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed the cook wash her hands in the triple sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a purple liquid in a spray bottle not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle in a reach in cooler at the front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled in the kitchen.
Apr 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
Feb 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Brigida Concepcion CFM certification expired on 11-05-2024.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice melting in the hand washing sink at the front counter.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in the black reach in cooler at the front counter. The owner put in a thermometer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food contaminated by employees and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cook touch raw beef and then touched raw pickles and put the pickles in a pan.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked pulled pork in the reach in cooler. The cook moved the pork to the highest shelf.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cook touch raw beef and then touched raw pickles and put the pickles in a pan.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); in the preparation reach in cooler. As per the person in charge the items was put there approximately 2 hours ago. The cook put the items in the freezer for a quick chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles with a pink liquid not labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of to go containers on the floor in the dry storage room.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the worker at the front counter wash her hands with gloves on.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The cashier moved the scoop.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Oct 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn.
Aug 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat items in the reach in cooler in the storage room.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over beef in the reach in cooler and preparation reach in coolers in the kitchen. The cook moved the items.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
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. Form provided via email.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty towel in the sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Form provided via email.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed a open water bottle and a cup on the cutting board on the preparation reach in cooler. The cook moved the drinks.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed a 5 gallon container of cooking oil on the floor in the kitchen. The cook moved it. Observed cases of plastic soda bottles on the floor in the storage room.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The employee inverted it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.