Burger King

5922 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277

American

Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Burger King appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Burger King on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**

36-34-5

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage Pattie's 111-127f In heat chute. Employee in line reheated to 165 **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink near oven, manager states dispenser fell off, manager provided hand soap at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handsink near oven has hot water knob turned off at handsink, due to valve being stuck. Manager turned on hot water knob. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust

36-34-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Jan 4, 2024

Complaint Partial

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink located adjacent to triple sink.

31B-02-4

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. No time mark on hold unit. Started by manager. Placed few mins before. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.

13-07-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

23-24-4

May 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Burger King compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Burger King most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Burger King's inspection record improved over time?

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

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

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