FRESH BURGER

With 5 documented inspections, FRESH BURGER in ELLENTON has achieved a 3.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

I 75
Bradenton, Florida, 34222
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10928640

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in front part of kitchen.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 water damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - 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.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 1/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8874733

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black slimy buildup.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food prep employee with no hair restraint.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease buildup. Repeat Violation
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed back rear floor in kitchen worn and needs painted.

Inspection Date: 8/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8731573

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

Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8483880

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352899

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male food prep employee cooking food with no hair restraint.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled in kitchen.