Burger King 24516

488 Us Hwy 27 N, Lake Placid, FL 33852
American
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Burger King 24516 stretching back to 2022. Burger King 24516 was last inspected on Nov 13, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, showing up five times.

Compared to other Lake Placid restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee was educated on proper technique and washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
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. Operator had new employees sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at drive through window. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Floor not clean at soda dispenser area for customers.
36-01-4
Basic - Water leaking from handle at drive through hand washing sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator used beverage cup to scoop ice for drink. Operator was educated on proper use of scoop that is readily available at station. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
61
Jan 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at office . Operator placed paper towels at location. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Two Employees with no form. Operator had all sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: tops of hot boxes soiled on line.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle at hand washing sink by drive through.
29-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on pre table, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
58
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream not date marked. Operator dated cream. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
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 operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Management and new employee signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at grease retention area in storage. **Warning**
36-73-4
52
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three small flying insects at counter top by cash out. One by stand up reach in freezer. None landing on food. Ecolab is scheduled to come this week. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Bethany. G.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-04-6
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in male stall.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket at reach in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at drying rack.
24-08-4
47
Apr 13, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at back shelves.
24-08-4
78
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. One dozen sliced tomatoes, with mold. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator used cup with no handle to scoop ice. Operator was educated on proper technique. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor, shake mix. Operator removed and stored correctly in Walk in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
74
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by soda area in back. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
95
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three small flying insects in bread storage area, not landing on food. Observed two small flying insects in kitchen area. One on a pan of lettuce on line. Operator removed item. Operator covered all products on line. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. One fly on pan of lettuce on line. Operator removed the lettuce on line. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-03-5
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer, Quaternary.
16-36-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee X.D.
53B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee use cup to fill soda with ice.
14-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by soda area in back. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on line.
40-06-5
52

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King 24516 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King 24516 on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King 24516?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Burger King 24516.

How does Burger King 24516 compare to other restaurants in Lake Placid?

Burger King 24516 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Placid average of 82.

Has Burger King 24516's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Burger King 24516 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Burger King 24516 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 24516 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King 24516 is inspected around three times per year on average.