Burger King #29588

17376 St Rd 54, Lutz, FL 33558

American

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Burger King #29588 has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Dec 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Lutz facility scores 79, putting Burger King #29588 on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No back flow preventer on splitter with hose attached in mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used dust pan and breaks cleaned food then touched paper bag to serve food without washing hand. Manager asked her to wash hand properly and discarded paper bag she touched. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-13-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef in open bags above fries in vertical reach in cooler by cook line. Operator removed beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries (127F-hot holding) in front line, Operator discarded it voluntarily. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles interior soiled at drive through.

22-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired, manager printed current license and posted it in office **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no beard guard while engaging food preparation, manager asked him to put beard guard on. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator states that they are waiting for batteries for the paper towel dispenser near single service item storage and they will be in tomorrow. Operator placed napkins at the handwash sink. Paper towel dispenser near drive through window is also unable to dispense paper towels but there are napkins in close proximity. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 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. No time mark on ham. Manager put proper time mark on ham. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Food manager did not understand proper time as a public health control procedures. Manager stated they hold ham at room temperature during busy times and it is used quickly. Did not mention time marks or following proper procedure.

53A-10-4

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.

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Manager replaced sanitizer buckets 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King #29588 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King #29588 on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Burger King #29588 compare to other restaurants in Lutz?

Burger King #29588 most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 79.

Has Burger King #29588's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Burger King #29588 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Burger King #29588 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Burger King #29588 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #29588 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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