Burger King #9856

3235 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243

American

Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Burger King #9856 has six inspections in the public record. On Aug 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Sarasota sits at 81, putting Burger King #9856 on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to office. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice build up on walk in freezer door preventing it from closing. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to office.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hoods above fryers.

23-03-4

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.

11-26-1

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on walk in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Aug 25, 2022

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment to the left of the make line cooler by the bun toaster. **Warning**

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on door. Operator stated the ticket has been placed and they are still waiting on the repair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 10 ceiling tiles soiled with stains and 4 bulging tiles in the dining room, celling area in disrepair in women's bathroom, and ceiling tiles above sandwich make line area with liquid leaking on to the ground. A total of 4 light shields in the kitchen area (front and rear drive thru window, ice cream prep area, and by the walk-in cooler door) have liquid in the shield. **Warning**

36-32-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiling with a mold-like substance throughout ceiling tile vents throughout the kitchen. **Warning**

36-34-5

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the condenser and door. Operator has placed a work order to have the freezer repaired. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King #9856 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King #9856 on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King #9856?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Burger King #9856.

How does Burger King #9856 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Burger King #9856 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Burger King #9856's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King #9856 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 #9856 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 #9856 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #9856 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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