Burger King
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Burger King has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Burger King scores about where you'd expect for a Hialeah Gardens restaurant. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken container stored over raw beef bags at reach in cooler under coffee machine. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk container not dated marked, as per manager opened two days prior. Manager dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board at prep area and and cutting boards at ware washing area.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by prep area, back kitchen and ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
64
Jan 14, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Observed at hand wash sink located next to the fryers at preparation area. **Warning**
27-05-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink at front line takes over 30 seconds or more to reach 85F. **Warning**
27-16-4
82
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef container stored over containers of empanadas at walk in freezer. Employee rearranged correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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 by email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by cook line. Observed no paper towel at hand sink in bathroom. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket by mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed pink cloths used as a food contact surface touching chorizo and raw beef at prep table across flat grilled.
21-05-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS Togo plates not inverted by prep table. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
55
Feb 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sent manager form. Manager completed form on site. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
90
Mar 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
95
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 handout clean up vomit and diarrhea event to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Provided health employee reporting agreement to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freeze and chest freezer by broiler. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light not working at storage area by back door.
36-62-4
74
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside hamburger freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Burger King.
How does Burger King compare to other restaurants in Hialeah Gardens?
Burger King most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah Gardens average of 66.
Has Burger King's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Burger King have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Burger King 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King is inspected around three times per year on average.
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