Burger Monger
1530 Pasadena Ave S Ste 207, Pasadena, FL 33707 · Permanent Food Service · License 6218445
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 8 complaint inspection3 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 6 basic-26
- Safety score74
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitJul 8, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
-mahi filets in walk in cooler thawed in ROP packaging that specifies to remove before thawing.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
-Raw chicken removed from original packaging stored above cooked ham product in walk in freezer -Raw beef in cling wrap stored above ice cream in walk in freezer -raw beef above cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler Operator moved chicken and beef to store below ready to eat foods
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) Remade sanitize compartment and retested at 200PPM.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
-operator could not find any quaternary test strips
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
-cutting boards on cookline stained
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
-hand sink at end of fry line has sponge in it. Operator removed sponge.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
-hand wash sink near kitchen exit - hand wash sink at end of fry line - hand wash sink in dish pit Operator provided paper towels to all sinks
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 06, Food properly thawed: 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.
-mahi filets in walk in cooler thawed in ROP packaging that specifies to remove before thawing. Stop sale issued.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
-employee drink on shelf above prep cooler across from fryers Operator discarded drink.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
-cutting boards on cookline grooved
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water draining onto floor surface.
-water draining from 3 compartment sink splashed onto floor around drain. Operator cleaned up floor around drain to prevent wastewater from spreading into walkway.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
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.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
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