Burger King #4490

12500 Sw 8Th St, Miami, FL 33184

American

Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Burger King #4490, the earliest from 2022. On Jul 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Burger King #4490 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside freezer across fryers. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service boxes not inverted over warmer at prep area. Operator inverted the boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed boxed liquid eggs (56F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 24 hrs. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boxed liquid eggs (56F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 24 hrs. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler in poor repair. As per operator they contacted the technician for repair. **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on floor at front counter. Employee removed the items from the floor and placed it on the shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-05-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on floor inside walk in cooler. Also standing water on reach in cooler at front counter. **Warning**

29-49-6

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind sandwich station. **Warning**

36-27-5

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed wash solution soiled at 3 compartment sink. Operator discarded and refill with clean solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

16-05-4

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken patties above of open bag of fries. Employee rearranged properly during inspection.

08A-20-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cleaning preparation table and wear gloves and no hand wash before. Coach employee when wash hands. Employee removed gloves and wash her hands.

12A-07-5

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizers solution at 0ppm. Employee discard and refilled with a new solution 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all reach in freezer units.

14-69-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King #4490 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King #4490 on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King #4490?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burger King #4490.

How does Burger King #4490 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Burger King #4490 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Burger King #4490's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King #4490 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 #4490 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 #4490 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #4490 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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