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TOP CHOICE HAMBURGERS

401 E CERVANTES ST, Pensacola FL 32501 · 850-439-0665

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 5 visits since June 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS2705746
Grade history
JUN 24
NOV 24
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

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

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $560

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2024066975Jun 5, 2024Dec 16, 2024$160
6--2020038483Jul 15, 2020Sep 10, 2020$400

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up underneath equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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. Extension given for violation on 08/27/2024, continuation of violation will be addressed on call back inspection 11/12/2024.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Between equipment fryer station and flat top grill.
Basic/36-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on equipment behind flat top grill.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 27, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 12, 2024 · No training provided. Admin Complaint
Aug 27, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 27, 2024 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 27, 2024 · Time Extended
Jun 5, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease build up on floor between flat top grill and fryer station.
Basic/36-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up and on equipment on cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5

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.