Burger King #100

415 S 6 Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873
American
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Burger King #100 seven times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Wauchula restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
70
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee plating fries and nuggets with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer not correctly sealed at floor joints, ceiling repaired in a way that makes it not easily cleanable. Black and brownish growth in seams and joints of walls and ceiling. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer forming from ceiling joint's possibly leaking air from exterior. Walk in cooler door missing inside handle.
14-11-5
90
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker incorrectly installed before /above the splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at sink at cookline.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee plating fries and nuggets with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer not correctly sealed at floor joints , ceiling repaired in a way that makes it not easily cleanable. Black and brownish growth in seams and joints of walls and ceiling. Ice buildup n walk-in freezer forming from ceiling joint's possibly leaking air from exterior.
14-11-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.observed glue from labels still on pan surface after washing. Operator removed to rewash. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
67
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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. Manager unable to access training for employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: At callback 9/19/23 Asst.Manager /person in charge unable to open computer to show proof of employee training. No proof available at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed joints between floor and wall broken and water seepage/condensation buildup causing black growth in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in hall to back storage at mopsink. And grout throughout establishment holds food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in walk-in cooler broken and no longer cleanable. Panels have lifted from floor due to ice buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed joints between wall panels broken and water seepage/condensation buildup causing black growth in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior door covering missing and insulation exposed. Cooler containers open foods frozen burger Patties **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
70
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed open chemical bottle on prep table beside n use knife and open foods. Employee removed to chemical storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook preparing ready to eat foods leave line and open coolers and use tongs to place raw meats on grill then return to line touching ready to eat food. Raw meat cooler not sanitized. Handling door to cooler cross contamination to gloves. Manager retrained employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee remove chemicals from line return to work add gloves and touch ready to eat foods without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Non functional towel dispenser at cookline area. Manager added towels to sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Manager unable to access training for employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damaged ceiling tile over single service storage shelves at back of establishment. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed joints between floor and wall broken and water seepage/condensation buildup causing black growth in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in hall to back storage at mopsink. And grout throughout establishment holds food debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in walk-in cooler broken and no longer cleanable. Panels have lifted from floor due to ice buildup. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed joints between wall panels broken and water seepage/condensation buildup causing black growth in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed sealant or other substance dripping across the shield of the light fixture in walk-in freezer and on to floor. Floor covered in broken ice. Ice buildup behind condenser and on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior door covering missing and insulation exposed. Cooler containers open foods frozen burger Patties **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop,standing in corner on floor. **Warning**
42-01-4
35
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Manager advised employee and they rehashed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-19-4
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. Manager unable to access employee food safety training. Proof on computer. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.water filters more than 1 year since changed. **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handsink at office soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed walk-in cooler with heavy ice buildup and condensation dripping on boxes of foods. Boxes are sealed and foods inside sealed in plastic. Advised manager to remove affected boxes and inspect all food bags . Store foods not under condenser or ceiling drip age area. Ice machine drain line not connected to plumbing and draining on the floor under unit. Water standing and black growth. Manager called plumber and Plumber arrived during inspection to fix. Ice machine drain line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles with grout receded and no longer easily cleanable. Water and food debris standing on grout. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy wet debris under prep table and 3 bay with black growth on floor and floor drain. Floor on walk-in cooler and freezer soiled. Observed heavy grease on floor around dirty oil storage. Open bucket of grease and plastic debris on floor beside old grease storage . **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer holding burgers and nuggets with panels missing from interior of doors and insulation exposed and growing black substance, slimy buildup on interior and exterior of doors. Ceiling of unit has heavy ice formation that has affected fan cover and bent cover away from ceiling over 1 inch. Water dripping from interior on to bags of sealed foods. Manager instructed employee to clean and sanitize unit and inspect and cover foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed heavy food debris on purple lean containers at clean food storage. Manager sent through wash. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager returned to 3 bay. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.faucet at front handsink does not turn off correctly. Turning all the way closed keeps water on must adjust to midway open to stop water. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer with heavy slime on interior of door and gaskets. Manager had employee clean and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored beside single service condiments. **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered.bags of raw burger in reach in freezer uncovered and water dripping from unit. No water contamination on food. Advised put burgers on closed containers in this unit or find another unit to store product. Manager had employee close foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King #100 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King #100 on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King #100?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Burger King #100.

How does Burger King #100 compare to other restaurants in Wauchula?

Burger King #100 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Wauchula average of 70.

Has Burger King #100's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Burger King #100 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Burger King #100 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Burger King #100 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #100 is inspected around two times per year on average.