CHARM CITY BURGER CO
1136 E HILLSBORO BLVD, Deerfield Beach FL 33441 · 954-531-0300
Last inspected Nov 13, 2025 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries (61F- Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today, held under no temperature control on food prep counter in kitchen. Operator marked with time stamp and completed time as public health form.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2018063252 | Dec 13, 2018 | Feb 28, 2019 | $400 |
| 2--2016016849 | Mar 23, 2016 | May 11, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 13, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Chest freezer doors observed in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
Aug 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. 1. Two large chest freezers doors in disrepair and completely detached from unit.
Interior of single door oven above reach in cooler has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in the kitchen.
Aug 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed Raw burger patty (62F), sliced cheese (65F), and raw chicken (55F) stored in two drawer Avantco reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Food stored in unit less than two hours per operator. 2. Observed Sweet potato fries (63F) and sweet potato bites (80F) stored on counter opposite cookline under no temperature control. Not prepared or portioned today. Placed on counter less than one hour per operator.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in kitchen.
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. Two drawer Avantco reach in cooler, opposite cookline in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag hanging on cleaned utensils rack, next to can opener, in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Two large chest freezers doors in disrepair and completely detached from unit.
Interior of single door oven above reach in cooler has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in the kitchen.
Dec 10, 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed stored on cutting board in kitchen. Operator discarded.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of vitamins observed stored over seasonings at food prep table next to cookline. Operator removed.
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. One new employee hired less than 30 days, no proof of employee reporting agreement.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled at the front counter. Operator labeled "sanitizer".
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored in sugar in storage container in dry storage area.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn and hanging door gasket on large reach in chest freezer in dry storage area. 2. Chest freezer doors on two reach in chest freezers in dry storage observed in disrepair, unable to easily open and close, hinges not fully attached. 3. Torn door gasket true refrigerator single door reach in cooler at front counter.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, observed at back door near mop sink.
Hole in wall, next to mop sink.
Light not functioning. Observed two lights not functioning at the hood above the cook line in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above the cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket next to mop sink.
Feb 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw beef patty's then changed gloves without handwashing.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched working from raw beef to ready to eat bread without handwashing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries (61F- Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today, held under no temperature control on food prep counter in kitchen. Operator marked with time stamp and completed time as public health form.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked Onion 105F at 11:30am to 95F at 12:30p, cooked mushroom 84F at 11:30am to 77F at 12:30p, fries 74F at 11:30am to 74F at 12:30pm, cooling since 11am. Operator moved to cooler to quick chill.
No hot running water at handwash sink in unisex bathroom
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cream cheese blue cheese mix in reach in cooler.
Bathroom door in poor repair.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathrooms.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food wearing bracelet.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn door gasket, true refrigerator at front counter.
Stored food not covered. Hash browns stored in chest freezer in kitchen. Cheese in the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Unwashed vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food, cut lettuce in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Dec 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 51F, raw steak 50F, and raw beef patty 51F, placed in two drawer reach in cooler less than three hours per operator. Unit has torn gaskets and drawers are not fully closing. Operator moved items to reach in cooler to chill to 41F or below.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn drawer gaskets on two drawer reach in cooler in the kitchen. 2. Torn door gasket at single door reach in cooler at the front counter.
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.