Burger King 4981

3009 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612

American

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Burger King 4981 has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Aug 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Burger King 4981 on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink, in back no vacuum breaker.

29-42-4

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 can be determined. Tomatoes on line no time mark. Discussed with operator. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

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. Provided operator with education packet containing cleanup procedure. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage in drive through prep table. Above single use cups. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

May 7, 2024

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs for Hot holding (130F - Hot Holding) Operator discarded eggs and started new batch. Voluntary discard. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at hand sink next to office, no towels at hand sink next to drive through window. Operator stocked with towels at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink next to office leaking through handles, bucket to catch water on the floor. Discussed with operator.

29-11-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on drying rack next to three compartment sink. Discussed with operator.

24-08-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on reach in cooler in food prep area, discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer next to walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine exterior soiled.

23-03-4

Jan 25, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Oct 27, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets. Outside of reach in freezer near broiler and fryer have old food debris on outside.

23-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee must wash hand sign missing at both hand-wash sinks.

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King 4981 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King 4981 on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King 4981?

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 4981.

How does Burger King 4981 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Burger King 4981 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Burger King 4981's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King 4981 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 4981 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 4981 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King 4981 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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