Burger King #23139

813 S Walnut St, Starke, FL 32091

American

Last inspected: Feb 21, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Burger King #23139 has four inspections in the public record. On Feb 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Burger King #23139's latest score is in line with the Starke average of 69. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added at mop sink, missing backflow preventer on non chemical dispenser side.

29-42-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Cut tomato and cut lettuce on make line marked with 4.5 hour time. Items just placed on make line. Operator had employee correct time to 4 hours. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-01-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In dining area, nozzle on soda dispenser has build up. Operator had cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink next to ice machine not dispensing towels. Operator stated she is waiting on batteries. Operator placed towels on shelf next to handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At front counter area, plate above nozzles on Icee machine has build up. Operator has cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelves, plastic containers stacked before air drying.

24-08-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In dry storage area, scoop in candied bacon seasoning container has handle touching product. Operator moved scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, cases of unwashed tomatoes stored over case of ready to eat liquid egg. Operator moved liquid egg. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Feb 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in dry storage area.

35A-02-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of hot holding section over fry holding with debris buildup. Hood filters and ceiling of hood over broiler/ oven with soot/ debris buildup.

23-03-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on shelf with condiments, person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in drive through area with debris buildup. Floor by water heater with debris buildup.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer by broiler with ice buildup.

14-69-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash signs from several hand wash sinks in kitchen. Person in charge posted. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King #23139 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King #23139 on file is from Feb 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King #23139?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burger King #23139.

How does Burger King #23139 compare to other restaurants in Starke?

Burger King #23139 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Starke average of 69.

Has Burger King #23139's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Burger King #23139 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Burger King #23139 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 #23139 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #23139 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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