Burger King #06288
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Burger King #06288 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
“Floor areas inside and outside of walk-in cooler covered” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Burger King #06288's latest score of 82 falls below the Tallahassee average of 87. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. Referenced Technically Speaking 146, informed operator of certificates needed for food training module for corporate training. Operator was only able to pull up Brand training on computer, unable to verify contents of said training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Floor areas inside and outside of walk-in cooler covered with standing water. Plumber arrived during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucets for map sink, one hand wash sink, and 3 compartment sink leaking. Slow draining in handwashing sink. Plumber arrived during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
82
Sep 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used glove left in sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile in front of restrooms, due to active leak.
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not posted.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door not self closing.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in hall near restrooms.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor in corner near fryer.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sign missing at hws near order window.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels stored on floor near prep sink.
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under hand wash sink near ice cream machine. Leak from ceiling in front of restrooms.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sliced meat stored in walk in cooler not labeled.
02D-01-5
58
Jun 9, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator hung up current license during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris underneath floor mat in walk- in Freezer.
36-01-4
90
Aug 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Reach-in freezers interior has accumulation of debris/soil residues in kitchen area.
22-16-4
95
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items held above 41F at 10:30: Walk in Cooler: lettuce 56F, sliced pepper jack 58F, vanilla cream mix 51F, cream 54F, bacon 58F. Ambient temperature: 55F Per manager walk in cooler ambient temperature 38F at 8:00 and door was frequently opened from 9:00-10:30. Per manager maintenance is scheduled for repair today. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Observed one walk in cooler vent/fan inoperable. Ambient temperature: 55F. Per manager maintenance is scheduled for repair today.
14-74-7
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink next to office.
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed all food items in walk in freezer not frozen solid. Per manager door was left open from 9:00-10:30.
03A-05-5
74
Mar 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Oct 24, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rodent rub marks on three ceiling tiles above dry storage and mop sink area. **Warning**
35A-18-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach under soda machine by drive through window. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings in the following areas: 3 droppings in dry storage, 2 droppings by back door, and 2 under hand wash sink next to office. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Dead rodent present. Observed dead rodent in corner of dry storage room next to water heater. **Warning**
35A-20-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed two floor drains without covers in fryer station and under cook line counter. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in corner of exterior back door next to mop sink.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease and food debris in the following areas: cook line, fryer station, beverage station, dry storage area and front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease/food debris on hood and in between fryers at frying station. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in uncovered floor drain under cook line counter.
29-19-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed three compartment sink in disrepair. Active water leaking from pipeline under sink into sanitizer bucket. **Repeat Violation**
29-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damaged walls in dry storage area next to water heater and behind soda machine by drive through window. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
43
May 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Dec 6, 2022
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by 18 rodent droppings found in establishment; 9 on floor in dry storage area near bread; 1 on shelf under make table in kitchen next to ice buckets; 1 on floor under make table in kitchen; 2 on floor under oven in kitchen; 2 in cupboard in lobby; 2 under cupboard in lobby; 1 on top of unopened box of bulk salt. Observed employee remove droppings and clean and sanitize surfaces. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed vent cover and ceiling tiles missing in kitchen. Observed water leaking through ceiling above area located around reach in cooler and oven.
36-32-5
Basic - Drain cover missing under shelf near oven.
29-18-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind CO2 tanks in dry storage area.
36-24-5
74
Nov 4, 2022
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by the three compartment sink. Observed the manager dry the standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on the wall behind the water heater.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the fans inside of the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a wet mop by the mop area not hung after usage. Observed the manager hang the wet mop up to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King #06288 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King #06288 on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King #06288?
Across the inspection record, “floor areas inside and outside of walk-in cooler covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Burger King #06288.
How does Burger King #06288 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Burger King #06288 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Burger King #06288's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Burger King #06288 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burger King #06288 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Burger King #06288 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #06288 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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