Burger King #16753

5275 Us Hwy 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33813

American

Last inspected: Nov 1, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Burger King #16753 has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Nov 1, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Burger King #16753's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 1, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Restaurants in Lakeland average 86, so Burger King #16753 trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen next to the manager's office. The manager replaced the hand soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

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. Provided a copy by email. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the fryers heavily soiled with grease buildup.

23-03-4

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Coffee filters with coffee. Stored uncovered and in front of the hand washing sink at the beverage station in the drive thru. The coffee was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-36-4

Dec 19, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen sausage patties in burger king bag.

14-31-5

Basic - Standing water in floor drain by back prep sink

29-19-4

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on cook line. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King #16753 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King #16753 on file is from Nov 1, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Burger King #16753 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Burger King #16753 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Burger King #16753's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Burger King #16753 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Burger King #16753 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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