Burger King #4501

3015 Us 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33805
American
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Burger King #4501 has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

Compared to other Lakeland restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose by dumpster
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in dining room.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris and ice buildup in walkin cooler
36-73-4
74
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door next to the ice machine
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer walk-in freezer.. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00 ppm. /200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
86
Dec 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King #4501 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King #4501 on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Burger King #4501 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Burger King #4501 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Burger King #4501's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King #4501 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Burger King #4501 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 #4501 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #4501 is inspected roughly once per year on average.