Burger 21 Lakeland
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
47
Score
Burger 21 Lakeland appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Burger 21 Lakeland's 47 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee prepping salad touch glasses with gloves, then engaged in prepping salad again with no gloves change or handwashing. Discussed proper handwashing procedures and employee removed gloves washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Pull out drawer raw burgers over sliced cheese. Employee moved burgers **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. When dish machine ran strainer on drain blocks water from draining due to food debris in strainer. Waste water backed up outside of floor drain. Manager cleaned old food debris from strainer and washed rinsed and sanitized floor. Reviewed with manager keeping strainer on floor drain clear of food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
28-26-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Shake mixer Cutting board ice cream /shake station soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above cooks line
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Racks in walk in cooler rusted Gasket torn walk in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Employee placed to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
47
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched her hair and didn't wash her hands. Carried food to a customer. The manager educated the employee on hand washing **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice chute area.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the back door.
24-08-4
78
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: Wet nesting observed **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lids miss on the flip top reach in cooler located acfrom the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: Lids broken. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A spray bottle of Array Glass and Plastic cleaner stored next to some hinged carry out containers on a utility cart in the shake station area. The cleanser was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Products in the top section of the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. Ice was put under the products. cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); pico (47F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (48F - Cold Holding) Due to multiple cold hold violations the establishment is on a 24 hour call back inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the back door. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lids miss on the flip top reach in cooler located acfrom the cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
67
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Located at the end of the prep table near the hand washing sink next to the walk in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of the ice machine.
10-12-5
86
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger balls over cheddar cheese slices/ pepper jack slices in the reach in drawers on the cook line. The manager had the employee to relocate the hamburger meat to the front of the cheese slices. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
78
Jun 2, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on counter next to portion cups with sauces. And drinks in cooler.Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout in kitchen.
36-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At any sinks in kitchen
31B-04-4
78
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout on cook line
36-11-4
Basic - In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda nozzles have build up of mold like substance in customer area
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at self serve station
22-20-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger 21 Lakeland last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger 21 Lakeland on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger 21 Lakeland?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Burger 21 Lakeland.
How does Burger 21 Lakeland compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Burger 21 Lakeland most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Burger 21 Lakeland's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger 21 Lakeland have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Burger 21 Lakeland means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Burger 21 Lakeland inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger 21 Lakeland is inspected around three times per year on average.
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