Burger King #1965

611 S Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33609

American

Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Burger King #1965 has been inspected four times since 2022. Burger King #1965 was last inspected on Aug 27, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up around up around door to walk in freezer at time of inspectionnn

14-69-4

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed red apple bait stations on top of case or onion ring dipping sauce. Operator disposed of during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

41-05-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed single use gloves in hand wash sink in dry storage area. Operator removed gloves at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance in ice machine bin at time of inspection

22-20-5

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed cardboard and trash on dumpster pad at time of inspection.

33-19-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on floor of walk in freezer under fan unit at time of inspection. Operator said that repairmen were waiting on part to repair unit.

14-69-4

Aug 23, 2023

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Sausage/ burgers in reachin freezer with potatoes and French toast. Open bags **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of flying insect spray next to bag in box soda **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil and bag in box soda

08B-38-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Chemical dispenser leaking by triple sink

29-08-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooks line

29-49-6

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King #1965 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King #1965 on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King #1965?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burger King #1965.

How does Burger King #1965 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Burger King #1965 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Burger King #1965's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Burger King #1965 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Burger King #1965 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 #1965 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #1965 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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