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FRESH BURGER

5483 FACTORY SHOPS BLVD, Ellenton FL 34222 · 941.725.5077

Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS5104105
Grade history
NOV 23
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice bin soiled in kitchen. Operator clean bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed single service items stored on cardboard lined shelves on bottom of prep table in kitchen. Operator removed Cardboard.
Basic/14-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable throughout Kitchen.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains over kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in ice cream freezer at front counter.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shel eggs and raw bacon stored over ready to eat chili and sauce. Owner moved to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed one new employee with no written plan in place.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in front part of kitchen.
Basic/36-37-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 water damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in front counter ice cream freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer next to flip top cooler in kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 14, 2025Inspection 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black slimy buildup.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food prep employee with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease buildup.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed back rear floor in kitchen worn and needs painted.
Basic/36-10-4
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with blender pitcher. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips on site.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food prep employee wearing wristwatch. Employee removed watch.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain on kitchen hand wash sink broken and leaking.
Basic/29-08-4
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male food prep employee cooking food with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled in kitchen.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.