Burger King #2816
Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025
82
Score
Burger King #2816 appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 1, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to the broader Clearwater restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee touched hat and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment without washing hands. Reviewed with employee and manager . Employee removed gloves and washed hands prior to working at cook line . **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled high chairs and tables in dining area . Manager cleaned high chairs . Employee cleaned tables **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
82
Mar 17, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Garbage on the pad around dumpster. Reviewed with manager
33-19-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen . Reviewed with manager .
22-16-4
82
Oct 17, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water dripping from AC vent on to food prep table and ketchup dispenser. Operator removed ketchup dispenser and food prep table . Water dripping into trash can. Manager states he knows why it is dripping and can repair it today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water heater had a leak, operator said it was just repaired, mopped up water Water accumulation in the back of kitcken next to mop sink area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on the floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved boxes to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in mens bathroom, sign broken, provided sign for operator and it was posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
78
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels,in mens restroom - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the mop sink area room , in front of walk in cooler and in the dry storage area - employee sweeping the floor during the inspection - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer-manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. hot water heater draining onto the floor from the rusted area of hot water heater- manager scheduled service this day - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
74
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels,in mens restroom
31B-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the mop sink area room , in front of walk in cooler and in the dry storage area - employee sweeping the floor during the inspection
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer-manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers
14-69-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. hot water heater draining onto the floor from the rusted area of hot water heater- manager scheduled service this day
29-08-4
74
Dec 6, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. -Tested at 150ppm, manager changed solution retested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
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. -Tempted at 9:15am time mark indicates 2pm for American cheese and sliced tomatoes to be discarded. Manager states items were placed on time at 9am. Manager asked employee to properly date mark items with a 1:00pm discard time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Bathroom cleaner squeeze bottle stored above boxes of hot n spicy bbq, creamy sauce, and royal sauce on storage rack in back of kitchen. Manager moved bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Box of frying oil stored on the floor near the fryers on the cooks line. Manager moved to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. -Manager closed dumpster lid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Large bag of unwashed onions stored on the shelf over 5 gallon buckets of sliced pickles. Manger moved bag of onions to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -On the floor near hand wash sink across from dry storage. Manager hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
52
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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. -Manager stated the time mark fell off while moving the products. Manager placed date mark on American cheese. All other foods marked with time sticker. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At hand wash sink Near three compartment sink and at hand wash sink near back storage area. Manager placed paper towel at hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Drain soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Drain Near ice machine and three compartment sink, discussed with manager. -Floor soiled with old food in back storage area near soda in a box rack, near single service storage racks and on cooks line. Discussed with manager. -Floor soiled with old food in walk in cooler, discussed with manager. Floor soiled with old food, inside walk in freezer, discussed with manager.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Box of oil sorted on the floor in back storage area next to soda in a box. -Soda in a box bag of soda stored on floor without box around it, yellow soda, manager moved off of floor. -2 five gallon buckets of pickles stored on floor in back storage area, manager moved off of the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets -Exterior of fryers soiled -Shelf under cook line soiled with food debris -Mop sink soiled. Discussed with manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Napkins stored on floor inside back storage area near ladder to get onto the roof, manager moved napkins to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -Cabinet/ dining room trash cabinet stored inside dumpster area, per manager to have employee discard old equipment.
33-31-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King #2816 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King #2816 on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King #2816?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Burger King #2816.
How does Burger King #2816 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Burger King #2816 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Burger King #2816's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King #2816 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 #2816 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 #2816 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #2816 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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