Burger King #2972

2765 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759
American
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Burger King #2972 four times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “interior of oven has accumulation”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average is 79, putting Burger King #2972 squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface ( tea nozzle ) soiled with food debris near drive thru . Manager cleaned tea nozzle . **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed choking poster to manager . Manager printed and posted choking poster **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
82
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided for some employees 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
Intermediate - No chemical test kit ( chlorine) provided when using sanitizer at wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( bag of onions) stored with ready-to-eat food ( container of pickles ) in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink near drive thru
29-20-5
74
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Hand wash sink in back storage area draining slow. Per manager to have maintenance fix. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor soiled throughout kitchen inside front counter area, under equipment on cooks line and in back storage area. -Cove molding near back office is missing under fire extinguisher. Discussed with manager.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior of "Hopper" soiled with food debris. Discussed with manager. -Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of equipment on cooks line soiled with food debris and built-up grease. -Built-up grease on hoods in kitchen, manager has appointment for hoods to be cleaned on Sept. 4th.
23-03-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King #2972 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King #2972 on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King #2972?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burger King #2972.

How does Burger King #2972 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Burger King #2972 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Burger King #2972's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King #2972 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Burger King #2972 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 #2972 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #2972 is inspected roughly once per year on average.