BURGERMEISTER
425 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305.534.0070
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A 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. Provided operator with cleanup procedures via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter next to ice machine at front counter missing service date.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall behind shelf for chemical storage.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at warewashing area and prep area floor not sealed.
Jul 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at reach in cooler next to washer and dryer, raw shell eggs stored over unwashed fruits and vegetables.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed at warewashing area, no chemical test kit.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter next to ice machine at front counter missing service date.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles over prep area and warewashing area, not smooth and easily cleaned.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed lowboy reach in cooler across from flattop griddle at cook line at 56F and not cooling properly. Employee removed all TCS items from within reach in cooler and stored in separate refrigerator. Also employee iced down all ingredients at fliptop.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at warewashing area, wet nesting.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall behind shelf for chemical storage.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at warewashing area and prep area floor not sealed.
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese and butter inside reach in cooler at cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between 3 compartment sink and wall.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), chef replaced chlorine. Final reading Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm).
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese and butter inside reach in cooler at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (46F - Cold Holding) at cook line on top of plastic container lid, as per chef for approximately 1 hour prior. Coached chef on correct procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ground beef (113F - Hot Holding) inside steam table, as per chef for approximately 1 hour prior. Chef placed steam table to a higher temperature.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Chef unaware of dishwasher minimum ppm concentration.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket inside reach in freezer at cook line in disrepair.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket at 0 ppm, chef replaced solution and final reading is (Quaternary 200ppm).
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by storage room.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go box not inverted stored at rack by cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table across cook line.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed No thermometer inside reach in cooler next to handsink at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ceiling vents soiled by dishwasher area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at preparation area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Raw beef patties (54F - Cold Holding). As per chef, less than 3 hours. Chef moved products to reach-in cooler for rapid cooling and placed them in a metal pan with ice for additional cooling.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled at preparation area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license from October 1, 2023.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishmachine at preparation area with a 0 ppm chlorine concentration.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler drawer at cookline in disrepair. Drawer can not fully close.
Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at front kitchen between both reach-in coolers.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings not covered while stored at reach-in cooler at cookline entrance.
Dec 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed chef handle boxes and then not washed hands and use new gloves to handle beef patty at cook-line. Coached chef in correct procedure.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed three reduced oxygen packaged bags of mahi-mahi fully thawed at cook-line.
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. Provided operator with cleanup procedures via email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed boxes blocking access to hand washing sink at cook-line. Employee removed box.
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. Provided operator with reporting agreement forms via email.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed three reduced oxygen packaged bags of mahi-mahi fully thawed at cook-line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while cooking at front counter.
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