Burger King #2349

3130 Us Hwy 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870
American
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Burger King #2349, the earliest from 2022. Burger King #2349 was last inspected on Aug 6, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Burger King #2349's latest score is in line with the Sebring average of 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw hard shelled eggs above flour tortillas in walk in cooler, operator corrected by moving to a bottom shelve. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed four employee drinks on different areas in kitchen on a prep tables, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters on top of to go cups unprotected, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
74
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized. Observed black growth on ice machine at cup fill area.
22-45-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed black residue on interior of drink dispenser nozzles at drive through area.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed bags of marinara sauce stored in splash zone of handsink at back storage area. Sink needs splash guard.
08B-36-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed greasy residue and food debris on cleaned dishes at dish dry rack. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label glue residue on cleaned dishes at dish dry rack. Manager removed to rewash. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed fry cups stored not inverted at front counter.
25-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed sandwich wrap papers stored open in splash zone of handsink at back wall. Sink needs a splash guard installed.
25-22-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed unwrapped raw burger Pattie's in walk-in freezer. Manager rewrapped . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed exterior above cup fill with old food residue and black growth on ice cream/ shake dispenser. Observed extensive green and grey growth on areas above cup dispenser and ice dispenser of customer self service drink dispenser at dining area.
23-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
50
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed knives stored in contact with wall observed old food splash on wall, above 3bay. Manager sent knives back through dishwash. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook on line, no hair restraint. Manager had employee add hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine which was covered in old grease and dust residue. Manager placed scoop back through dishwash and placed clean tray for future storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided via email. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
82
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. Observed stickers on containers with no times marked. Operator states foods were put out at 200pm times were added to stickers. Additional backup pans under counter with stickers and no times. See stop sale on tomatoes. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on dirty holder with black growth and water.manager sent through dish wash. Also observed large scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine. Put through dishwash.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed single serve sandwich wraps stored open u protected in splash zone of Handsink at back storage rack.
25-22-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed knobs and areas around dispensing nozzles with heavy grease and food buildup on frozen drink machine.
23-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ladel stored on outside of dish rack with ladle up. Observed trash in ladel, manager sent through dish wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-05-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed large ice flow and large amounts on ice on condenser in walk-in freezer.
28-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old rotten tomatoes and large area of wet old food debris in walk-in cooler under shelving. Old debris under shelving beside walls at 3 bay.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Removed from service **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed 1 fan on condenser not operating and one fan turning with ice buildup and inhibiting fan. Able to hear ice hitting fan as it turns.
14-69-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King #2349 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King #2349 on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King #2349?

Across the inspection record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burger King #2349.

How does Burger King #2349 compare to other restaurants in Sebring?

Burger King #2349 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sebring average of 74.

Has Burger King #2349's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Burger King #2349 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 #2349 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 #2349 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #2349 is inspected around two times per year on average.