Pensacola, Escambia County

TOP CHOICE HAMBURGERS

401 E CERVANTES ST, Pensacola, FL 32501

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Apr 29, 2026
City
Pensacola
County
Escambia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-73-4

Detail 24545331

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up underneath equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 24545333

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

22-16-4

Detail 24545330

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

36-27-5

Detail 24545332

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Nov 12, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 23347714

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: No training provided. Admin Complaint

Aug 27, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-02-7

Detail 23099498

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23099497

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Time Extended

Jun 5, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

53A-02-7

Detail 22911024

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22911026

Intermediate - 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. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22911027

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

51-11-4

Detail 22911023

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

36-01-4

Detail 22911028

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease build up on floor between flat top grill and fryer station.

23-03-4

Detail 22911025

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up and on equipment on cook line.

36-27-5

Detail 22911022

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Nov 12, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 23347640

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

53B-01-5

Detail 23347642

Intermediate - 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.

36-01-4

Detail 23347641

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Between equipment fryer station and flat top grill.

23-03-4

Detail 23347639

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on equipment behind flat top grill.

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 22014940

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection observed ice machine soiled with mold like substance in kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22014939

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 22014942

Basic - Ceilings soiled and in disrepair, paint coming off ceiling. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22014941

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection observed kitchen air conditioner vents and system exposed to kitchen soiled with mold like substance and dust.

22-16-4

Detail 22014943

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris and rusted. Repeat Violation

Jun 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 21133833

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-10: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 21133828

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-10: Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 21133825

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-10: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21133829

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-10: Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 21133832

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease build up underneath equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-10: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21133831

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer and Cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-10: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 21133826

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-10: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21133830

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior HVAC System kitchen. Grease build up underneath flat top grill kitchen. Grease build on hood filters kitchen. Between fryer station and flat top grill kitchen. Interior of walk in cooler kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-10: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21133827

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside of reach in cooler on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-10: Time Extended

May 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 21056087

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 21056082

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 21056081

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21056085

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 21056080

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease build up underneath equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21056079

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer and Cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 21056083

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21056086

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior HVAC System kitchen. Grease build up underneath flat top grill kitchen. Grease build on hood filters kitchen. Between fryer station and flat top grill kitchen. Interior of walk in cooler kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21056084

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside of reach in cooler on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended

Apr 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

09-01-4

Detail 21017438

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee placing cheese on beef patties with bare hands.

03B-15-5

Detail 21017443

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dog 98/104/109f, Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21017439

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.

53A-01-7

Detail 21017437

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21017441

Intermediate - 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/

36-34-5

Detail 21017436

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through establishment.

36-01-4

Detail 21017440

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease build up underneath equipment.

36-73-4

Detail 21017442

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer and Cooler.

36-11-4

Detail 21017434

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 21017444

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior HVAC System kitchen. Grease build up underneath flat top grill kitchen. Grease build on hood filters kitchen. Between fryer station and flat top grill kitchen. Interior of walk in cooler kitchen.

22-16-4

Detail 21017435

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside of reach in cooler on cook line.