Burger King #2498

3212 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33805

American

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Burger King #2498 five times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2026. 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 five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Lakeland restaurant, which scores around 86. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Dumpster area

29-34-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open cup in break area. manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored in Togo mustard. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Old equipment

33-30-4

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine

22-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. W walk in freezer with ice filled up on the floor under condenser

14-69-4

May 6, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in dining room Ice machine

22-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind machine in drive thur

36-73-4

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jun 10, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King #2498 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King #2498 on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King #2498?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burger King #2498.

How does Burger King #2498 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Burger King #2498 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Burger King #2498's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Burger King #2498 have averaged around five 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 #2498 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 #2498 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #2498 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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