Burger King #1981

2601 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33610

American

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Burger King #1981, the earliest from 2023. Burger King #1981 was last inspected on Oct 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Burger King #1981's latest score of 90 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor is soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection.

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer at time of inspection.

08B-38-4

Apr 16, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**

53B-05-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**

35B-01-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and floors sticky and greasy. Throughout back kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**

36-73-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled with dust and grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Feb 12, 2025

Complaint Partial

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

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Samone Arnold 5/16/2019 Certified Food Manager National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation - ServSafe expired **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**

53A-04-6

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**

36-73-4

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. On sliced tomatoes and cut leafy greens less than 2 hours per manager **Warning**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Samone Arnold 5/16/2019 Certified Food Manager National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation - ServSafe expired **Warning**

53A-04-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink near cooksline and service window with soda and ice cream machine is completely covered with plastic not operating being inaccessible and cannot be made accessible at time of inspection. **Warning**

31A-04-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

33-16-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area **Warning**

36-73-4

Aug 22, 2023

Complaint Full

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

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King #1981 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King #1981 on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King #1981?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Burger King #1981.

How does Burger King #1981 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Burger King #1981 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Burger King #1981's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King #1981 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Burger King #1981 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 #1981 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #1981 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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