Burger King #13617
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Burger King #13617, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 8, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “interior of oven has accumulation”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Panama City average 83, so Burger King #13617 trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of the fry station.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Employee cleaned out the freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle. Three compartment sink.
29-11-4
78
Apr 3, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes dumping food items inside the employee sink, other than handwashing, in front of the ice machine.
31A-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair hanging down , above the back exit door.
36-32-5
Basic - Drive thru window outside surfaces area not cleaned or being maintained.
33-32-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup around walk-in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle ,three compartment sink. Observed mop sink pipe leaking .
29-11-4
67
Jan 3, 2025
Complaint Partial
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above prep line.
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from the water heater.
29-03-4
86
Nov 4, 2024
Complaint Partial
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cook line hood system.
14-45-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Both walk in cooler and walk in freezer doors in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
86
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a towel inside the employee hand sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing,lobby.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed the ceiling above back door area hanging down onto the back door blow fan.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance,above prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Drink machine in drive thru and the frozen drinks machine needs cleaning.
22-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink without lid and an open bag of Lay's chip on the counter.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area front line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket needed replacing on the reach in freezer in the cook area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in and walk in freeze floors.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bread on the walk in freezer floor. Observed post mixed on the stock room floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of large fry pod and case of straws on the stockroom floor.
25-05-4
39
Jul 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing, in the dining area which is blocked off from the customers water is leaking onto the floor. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Ceiling tile missing, in the dining area which is blocked off from the customers water is leaking onto the floor. Observed area still has leaking water on the floor in this area. **Admin Complaint**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water leaking in the dining room area by the front entrance and over the walk in cooler door and over the mop sink dripping on the floor. Observed water leaking in the walk in freezer on the floor and walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water leaking in the dining room area by the front entrance and over the walk in cooler door and over the mop sink dripping on the floor. Observed water leaking in the walk in freezer on the floor and walk in cooler. Observed areas still leaking water onto the floor. **Admin Complaint**
36-32-5
90
Aug 18, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
64
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit Observed temperatures thermometer on WS K in cooler door not working and no secondary thermometer inside the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: Observed Benjamin White 4-16-21
05-09-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King #13617 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King #13617 on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King #13617?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven has accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Burger King #13617.
How does Burger King #13617 compare to other restaurants in Panama City?
Burger King #13617 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.
Has Burger King #13617's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Burger King #13617 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burger King #13617 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 #13617 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #13617 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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