Burger King #18216

109 E Van Fleet Dr, Bartow, FL 33830

American

Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Burger King #18216 stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 13, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup on walk-in freezer door” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Bartow restaurant, which scores around 87. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Pans of lettuce on a green bun rack stored over a garbage can. The pans of lettuce was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-27-4

Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door.

14-69-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in water in the red mop bucket near the mop sink. The mop was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Nov 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear plastic containers on the rack above the 3 compartment sink. The manager separated the containers to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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. Manager was unable to find procedures

11-27-4

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. Current Food employee reporting agreement does not include non typhoidal salmonella.

11-26-1

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Observed missing wall tile by three compartment sink

36-24-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy available expired 2-1-2023

50-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King #18216 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King #18216 on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King #18216?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup on walk-in freezer door” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burger King #18216.

How does Burger King #18216 compare to other restaurants in Bartow?

Burger King #18216 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Bartow average of 87.

Has Burger King #18216's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Burger King #18216 have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Burger King #18216 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 #18216 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #18216 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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