Burger King #56

20 Nw 16 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

American

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Burger King #56, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Burger King #56 is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Coke soda nozzle by drive thru. Red and blue icee dispensing nozzles.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Gloves and aprons hanging on shelf by soda boxes.

40-06-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on the cooks line.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven handles/knobs are soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of red sauce on cooks line no label.

02D-01-5

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Jun 14, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage burrito (65F - Cold Holding) sitting on the counter. Operator placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands, inspector went right after and the water was cold, he then went on the cooks line and started touching clean equipment.

12A-19-4

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof provided 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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish rack next to Three compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled by Handwash sink near Togo area. Interior both reach in freezers on cooks line. Soda backsplash by Togo window. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King #56 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King #56 on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King #56?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burger King #56.

How does Burger King #56 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Burger King #56 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Burger King #56's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King #56 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Burger King #56 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 #56 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #56 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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