Burger King #16751
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Burger King #16751 seven times, with records going back to 2022. On Jul 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Burger King #16751's latest score of 78 sits above the East Palatka average of 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Prepared sandwiches on cook line held on time as public health control with no time marking. Discussed with employees and time added to container. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents through kitchen area with dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal jacket on top of buns on bottom shelf of cookline, employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
78
Feb 27, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the walk in freezer, opened bag of raw frozen chicken over opened box of bagged raw frozen fish. Operator relocated the frozen fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies in the employee corner of the storage area opposite the mop sink. Observed 5 flies on expired bread rack by rear exterior door. Observed 2 flies in dry storage area of closest the drive through first window. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. Operator unable to provide proof of any employee food handler training at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles around air vents have build up of dust. Per operator planning a date to deep clean ceiling tiles. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket stored by bulk ice bin not inverted. Operator hung the bucket inverted from wall. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License at front counter expired 06/01/2024. Operator has current license on computer to print and display. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep station where orders are bagged. Operator relocated the employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage by the drive through, box of single service drink cups stored on the floor.
25-05-4
52
Jan 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent over the main cook line has build up of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages stored on the drive through counter prep table. Operator relocated the employee beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on the main cook line prep table. Operator relocated the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean plastic containers stacked while wet on the shelf over the three compartment sink and on the back room storage shelf. Discussed with employee proper drying techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of fryer oil stored on the floor of dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Hand wash sink by the walk in cooler runs continuously when lever is released. Per operator has been brought up to maintenance for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-07-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head stored on the floor by the mop sink.
42-01-4
64
Sep 25, 2023
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three flying insects observed in back of kitchen. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee place raw chicken into tray to cook with gloved hands, then handle mozzarella sticks and clean wrapper. Spoke to employee who removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottled orange juice stored in drink ice.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle stored on top of reach in cooler by food products and single service items. Moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid egg sitting on counter at 44F. Person in charge discarded. Recommend holding on time **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Orange juice bottle stored in drink ice. Person in charge discarded ice.
01B-13-4
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. New team members not informed of reporting responsibility. Person in charge had employees read and sign during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones stored on prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
35
Sep 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King #16751 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King #16751 on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King #16751?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Burger King #16751.
How does Burger King #16751 compare to other restaurants in East Palatka?
Burger King #16751 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the East Palatka average of 74.
Has Burger King #16751's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Burger King #16751 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burger King #16751 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 #16751 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #16751 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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