BURGER MONGER ST PETE
1325 4 ST N STE C, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 2046985499
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016055899 | Nov 28, 2016 | Feb 10, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
Jan 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items it pullout drawers under flat top grill: hot dog (50F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef balls (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (45F - Cold Holding); sautéed mushrooms (45F - Cold Holding) Items not out of temp for more than 4 hours. Employee moved items to walk in cooler to bring down the temperatures. Discussed verifying pull out drawer ambient temperature before returning items to be cold held.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the end of cook line. Employee stocked dispenser.
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained on cook line. Soda spray gun nozzle soiled in bar area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment using Purell Foodservice Surface Sanitizer Spray. No test kit observed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink on right side of cook line. Employee stocked dispenser.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of blue liquid substance stored in bar area. Employee labeled as lavender disinfectant.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Golf tees used as pour spout stoppers
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil on floor in prep room
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Cooks line
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6 dented and not segregated cans of chocolate fudge, 96 ounces each.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bin on cook line: ground beef (45F - Cold Holding) Manager put items on ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding well: chili (126F - Hot Holding) Manager reheated to 165 F and will hot hold above 135 F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shake mixing rods have built up food debris.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in rear dry goods storage area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on cook line not inverted for protection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans, 18 ounces each, of dented tomato paste not segregated in dry goods storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixers for shake machine has built up food debris.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Restaurant is adding a bar in dining room area. Confirmed with Lola in Plan Review that no plans have been submitted as of this routine inspection.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 4 cans, 18 ounces each, of dented tomato paste not segregated in dry goods storage area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation of portioning hot dogs and cooking burgers with no hair restraint.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in flour and sugar containers are touching the food. Manager washed hands and used gloves to store correctly.
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixers by shake station area have built up food debris.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Restaurant is adding a bar in dining room area. Confirmed with Lola in Plan Review that no plans have been submitted as of this routine inspection. Warning was issued on prior inspection on 8/17/2023.
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 was issued on previous inspection on 8/17/2023.
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee beverage on prep table in rear area by walk in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking burgers with no hair restraint.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in area by hand wash sink on left side of cook line.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop resting in mop bucket in rear storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chicken batter container not labeled. Manager labeled.
Aug 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans, 18 ounces each, of dented tomato paste not segregated in dry goods storage area.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored above ice cream not commercially packaged in reach in freezer. Manager stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom drawer cooler underneath microwave oven next to cooktop: mahi-mahi (48F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding). Temperatures taken at 2:45 pm Manager moved items to reach in freezer. Temperatures taken again at 3:15 pm: mahi mahi 40 F, hot dogs 42 F, raw beef 43 F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixers for shake machine has built up food debris.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Restaurant is adding a bar in dining room area. Confirmed with Lola in Plan Review that no plans have been submitted as of this routine inspection.
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.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 4 cans, 18 ounces each, of dented tomato paste not segregated in dry goods storage area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation of portioning hot dogs and cooking burgers with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Onions stored on floor of walk in cooler. Manager stored correctly.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in flour and sugar containers are touching the food. Manager washed hands and used gloves to store correctly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven to the right of the cooktop has built up food debris.
Open dumpster lid.
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.