Burger King #2450
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
90
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Burger King #2450 stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 4, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Burger King #2450 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at sandwich station wearing bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in top of reach in freezer on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
90
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in cooler and reach in freezer at top. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
95
Nov 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in coolers next to fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Sep 23, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in coolers next to fryers.
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed multiple ceiling tiles wetwith black substance and stained in dining room. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.Observed droplets on vents in dining room. **Warning**
36-68-5
86
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.May be due to delay 1 day of pickup from recent storm.
33-14-4
95
Feb 14, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed some green debris inside both ice chutes at self serve soda machine. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in reachin freezer next to fryers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Observed lids open.
33-16-4
82
Dec 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup on top of reachin freezer next to fryers.
14-69-4
95
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker at hose side of splitter in mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed some black substance inside top of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed debris on floor behind slushy machine.
36-01-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.Observed grease and leaves under and behind dumpster.
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled shelves in walkin cooler .
23-03-4
70
Jul 21, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee cooking burgers corrected after manager's directions. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup behind Walkin Freezer compres.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed debris on pull out refrigeration drawers, not in use on Sandwich line.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed in single door Reachin Cooler next to ice cream machine.
29-49-6
78
Jun 2, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at red hose off of splitter. Educated General Manager on placement.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement Emailed English and Spanish.
11-26-1
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.Emailed operator Vomit/Body Fluid cleanup plan Emailed English and Spanish **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on side of fryer towards Reachin Freezer. Observed gasket soiled with food debris on Reachin Freezer lower door.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open, corrected by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
64
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King #2450 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King #2450 on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King #2450?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Burger King #2450.
How does Burger King #2450 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Burger King #2450 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Burger King #2450's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King #2450 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burger King #2450 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 #2450 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #2450 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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