Burger King #5491
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
86
Score
Burger King #5491 appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Burger King #5491 was last inspected on Jan 30, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so Burger King #5491 is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water/soiled. Standing water on floor under ice machine. Located in the back room next to the rear exit. Floor with accumulation of grease under fryers on cook-line.
36-22-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining hand wash sink at three compartment sink
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. PVC drain pipe leaking. Connected to ice machine near rear door.
29-11-4
86
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creamers containing milk in front counter area: creamer (61F - Cold Holding) Discussed with general and assistant manager container is overfilled not allowing creamers at the top to be cold held. Manager put item into reach in freezer to bring down temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-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. Emailed DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. Establishment does not have chemical bleach onsite, as confirmed by the District Manager. Inspector discussed according to written procedures, an appropriate cleaning chemical must be available to ensure employees can properly respond to vomiting or diarrheal events. Form will be used as a template for establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sinks on each side of three compartment sink. Emailed district manager DBPR Employees Must Wash Hands Before Leaving form. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Lime scale build up observed in ice machine interior.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified license through last inspection report on 12/28/2023. District Manager printed and posted current license for 2026. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
67
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
67
Aug 18, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on prep line near croissants.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish pattys stored over French toast sticks in open containers in walk-in freezer, manager corrected order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Cut lettuce and sliced tomatoes prepared at 9:30am, placed under prep line with discard time stamp at 2:00pm. Sliced American cheese prepared at 9:30am with no time stamp on containers. Correct time stamp placed on containers for 1:30pm. Educated employees on time stamping. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Employee observed with long painted nails working with food without gloves.
13-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frozen drink machine nozels soiled at drive thru. Metal slicer under prep line soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like debris on soda machine ice chute (drive thru). Black mold like debris on ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored next to single service cups on front line, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on back of hand wash sink. Employee removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King #5491 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King #5491 on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King #5491?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burger King #5491.
How does Burger King #5491 compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Burger King #5491 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Burger King #5491's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King #5491 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 #5491 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 #5491 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #5491 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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