Burger King
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
50
Score
Going back to 2023, Burger King has 14 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 16, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average Melbourne facility scores 84, putting Burger King on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in cooler at drive through ; light creamer (49F - Cold Holding); soft whip (49F - Cold Holding) operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom shelf in reach in freezer near fryers soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near drive through had no towels because the key was misplaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Not on site provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda/ice machine in lobby has mold like substance on the interior of spout.
22-20-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters above grill missing filter covers in the middle.
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice built up around the lower portion of door, not sealing when shut. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood covers over fryer soiled with grease. Walk in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
50
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Tested sanitizer buckets and triple sink, test came out 0ppm, found sanitizer bag empty. Manager refilled, retested 200ppm, remade all sani buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
16-59-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Small stall does not have a waste receptacle.
32-12-6
Basic - Standing water in walk in cooler from ice build up from condenser unit
29-49-6
Basic - Walk in freezer has a sheet of ice an inch thick on floor, bucket on top of product under the condenser with ice in it. Manager states when it rained yesterday it leaked in. Work order has been called in. Condenser in walk in cooler has heavy ice build up under unit. Leaking onto floor.
14-69-4
78
Mar 25, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans dry rack. Manager restocked pans for drying **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavy grease build up **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
90
Jul 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jul 26, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flying insect seen in drive thru area of kitchen
35A-02-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2-3 Rodent droppings seen on floor behind soda fountain in drive through 2 rodent droppings seen on floorunder sandwich prep bar 5 rodent droppings seen in on floor in managers office 2 rodent droppings seen on floor in dry goods storage room 2 rodent droppings seen in rear storage room in corner behind oil trap 5 rodent droppings seen in storage room next to dining room **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
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. 3 new employees under 60 days without employee health agreement. Manager sent employee health reporting agreement
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead lizard in glue trap in storage room next to dining room **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach seen in storage room off dining room
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee using fryer without out hair restraint. Employee put on hairnet **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to stock room with mop sink has gaps allowing light to come through
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of ice machine
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters under fryer and and broiler heavily soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door in storage room with ice machine propped open **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water line behind ice machine is leaking causing standing water in floor in rear storage room with mop sink
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service napkins on floor. Item put away by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Room that used to be playroom next to dining room is now a catch all storage for unused and/or inoperable equipment, chemicals, and single service items.
33-31-5
41
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Operator claims GM has in her possession
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in dry storage leaking. Operator claims has a roof company to repair. Rained yesterday
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of fryers food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Burgers walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 under storage shelf by water heater 7 under water heater 10 by grease trap and soda bags 4 under front counter **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
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 - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Burger King corporation provided for some employees. Do not have access to training for workers not here
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cookline
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By grease trap build of grease
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In back room above grease trap In ceiling over cookline
36-24-5
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted
10-14-5
55
Oct 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer buns on floor - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
86
Oct 18, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Shredded buns and bun bags Approximately 15 dropping in dry storage Approximately 10 on Metal soda bag rack 1 one cookline floor Approximately 15 under soda bag/oil jug storage **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Shredded buns and bun bags, evidence of rodents
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer buns on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink by drive
31B-04-4
55
Mar 2, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above small freezer
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters fryer
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
78
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Burger King.
How does Burger King compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Burger King most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Burger King's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Burger King means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Burger King inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King is inspected around five times per year on average.
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