TOP CHOICE HAMBURGERS
401 E CERVANTES ST · PENSACOLA · Escambia County · FL 32501
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 9 live roaches in the following locations; One on box of soda syrup in kitchen, 8 on ground behind and to the side of of soda syrup box holder by cook line in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Inside hole in office wall approximately 20 droppings present in hole. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-18-4High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Hole in office area with chew marks and droppings inside hole. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ . 5 employees present during inspection. No employee held certified food manager certificate.
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Being addressed on separate inspection conducted on 5/14/20. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 13
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
23-04-4Basic – Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. At Air conditioning unit inside heavy build up of mold and dust all around units.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen ceiling peeling in areas. Some area have been repaired and have not been painted to cover bare drywall and patching mud.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on Air conditioner soiled with heavy accumulation of dust and grease.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises.one dead roach on floor in office. 6 dead roaches on floor around soda syrup holder. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Utensils being washed and rinsed no sanitizing step.
36-41-4Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust or debris.
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment. On cookline behind fryers and flat top grill. Being addressed on separate inspection conducted on 7/15/20.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind ice machine.
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door not self closing and is propped open due to kitchen being hot.
23-14-4Basic – Shelf soiled with food debris and grease throughout kitchen.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At air conditioning unit inside pipe leaking onto floor and around unit. Wood rot showing that units are sitting on.
22-20-5Basic – Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On metal deflector.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:46 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.