The Burger Inn
1819 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32935 · Permanent Food Service · License 1500204
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 13 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Oct 13 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate, 4 basic (1 repeat)-23
- Safety score77
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 13, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 13, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw shelled eggs stored above relish in walk-in cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing baskets did not sanitize before placing on drying shelf. Educated about procedures
Intermediate4
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Used as prep sink in rear kitchen.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mike is operating as manager
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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
Font not equal to or larger than food description.
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Cooking oils and butter substitutes stored on the floor behind counter. Operator placed on crates
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
In walk-in cooler
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Triple sink. Hand wash sink in rear kitchen
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Hand wash sink next to mop sink
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.