Burger King #22626

7450 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33610

American

Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Burger King #22626 stretching back to 2022. Burger King #22626 was last inspected on Sep 15, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “open dumpster lid”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Burger King #22626 on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 fly in kitchen area, employees trying to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**

35A-02-7

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on dishes on rack.

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employees closed lid **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Dec 9, 2024

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach-in-cooler on cooksline

05-09-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King #22626 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King #22626 on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King #22626?

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burger King #22626.

How does Burger King #22626 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Burger King #22626 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Burger King #22626's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Burger King #22626 have averaged around four 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 #22626 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Burger King #22626 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #22626 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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