Burger King #21863

5800 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809

American

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Burger King #21863 has been inspected five times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

“Ice buildup in walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lakeland restaurant scores 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Complaint Partial

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor.

14-69-4

Nov 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed near front counter, employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in unit on cook line and in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Dec 30, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels. **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 form to manager. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed near front counter, manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on unit on cook line and in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink near front counter.

29-11-4

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor.

14-69-4

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.

22-20-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor.

14-69-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King #21863 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King #21863 on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King #21863?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Burger King #21863.

How does Burger King #21863 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Burger King #21863 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Burger King #21863's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Burger King #21863 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 #21863 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 #21863 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #21863 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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