BURGER STATION
2700 N FLORIDA AVE, Hernando FL 34442 · 352-726-0040
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/25
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022045854 | Jul 5, 2022 | Nov 9, 2022 | $440 |
| 3--2019020735 | Apr 3, 2019 | May 20, 2019 | $280 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2026. Establishment is open and serving food to the public with an expired license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Spray bottle containing "comet" and two bottles of dish soap stored on shelf directly beside clean pans above three-compartment sink. 2. Spray bottle containing "comet" stored on prep table above single-use items at front of kitchen. Employees moved all chemicals during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection on side of exterior storage shed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Metal cup stored down inside handwash sink at kitchen entrance. 2. An employee filled a bottle with water at handwash sunk at cookline. 3. An employee rinsed a cloth at handwash sink at kitchen entrance. 4. Bottle of bleach stored inside handwash sink beside ice machine.
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Food stored on floor. Several containers of cooking oil stored directly on floor in storage shed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stack of single-use foam trays not inverted on top of reach-in cooler at front of kitchen. An employee inverted the trays during this inspection.
Jan 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in ice machine area storing bleach and cleaning products. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked wings and ribs in walk in cooler
Nov 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in ice machine area storing bleach and cleaning products. Operator removed.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked wings and ribs in walk in cooler
Mar 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/25
Hot water shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/25
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers stored over dressings in walk in cooler
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine bucket in kitchen area over 200ppm. Operator added water 100ppm.
Hot water shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation dripping from ceiling in walk in cooler on to packaged hamburger boxes. Operator moved boxes away from condensation.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in cook line area
Food stored outside. Frozen products such as fries stored in ice freezer outside the crack of the establishment
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wish stored in hand sink in kitchen, whisk removed
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment does not have food training certificates for: Sherry
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Employee showed photo of food handler certificate on his phone from Applebees
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth towel on top of toasted ready to eat buns. Towel removed, operator voluntarily discarded the buns.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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. Case of tomato paste, case of mushroom and fry oil stored on floor in dry storage
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle on ground next to dumpster area
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Mar 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Mar 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24 operator renewed license during inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in ice machine area storing chemicals. Chemicals were removed.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine by side exit of kitchen with no lock
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler
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.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Chlorine test kit
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute in beverage machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around soda nozzles soiled
Open dumpster lid. Drain plug missing.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Emailed form to operator
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. Emailed form to operator
Faucet/handle broken at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed form to operator
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in cook line area under grill
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.