Burger King 5605

5790 20 St, Vero Beach, FL 32966

American

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Burger King 5605 four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 22, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “no soap provided at handwash sink”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Vero Beach average 77, so Burger King 5605 trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 22, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects found near bread racks. 1 live fly near mop sink. 1 fly was killed.

35A-02-7

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles next to fryers

36-17-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At back hand sink next to walk in

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink drain soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from PVC pipe under 3 bay sink

29-03-4

May 16, 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. Liquid eggs observed at 59f sitting out for less than an hour. Manager moved to freezer to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser is broken at 3 bay sink. Manager has replacement and states she will fix today **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on condenser **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door gasket is loose allowing a gap to exterior

35B-01-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in freezer Manager has gasket ordered

14-11-5

Apr 11, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In chemical storage room

38-07-4

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 9 violations

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Educated manager and employee **Corrected On-Site**

12A-16-4

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 cannot be determined. See stop sale. American cheese not time marked. Employee stated been in service for 2 hours. Made a time marker. no stop sale issued at this time **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03F-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser stored over sliced jalapeños

41-10-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front handwash sink

31B-05-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets 2. Wet nesting **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed next to CO2 tank. Manager swept away **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Wastebasket overflowing, debris on floor. 2. Toilet tissue dispenser broken, toilet paper roll is on floor both in mens restroom **Repeat Violation**

32-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King 5605 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King 5605 on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King 5605?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burger King 5605.

How does Burger King 5605 compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

Burger King 5605 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has Burger King 5605's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King 5605 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Burger King 5605 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 5605 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King 5605 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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