Burger King
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Burger King, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
“Paper towel dispenser” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Burger King scores about where you'd expect for a Merritt Island restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Anti microbial stored over mayo. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to office
31B-05-4
78
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over front counter has water damage - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Some still show damage **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Beard restraint needed for employee making food **Time Extended**
13-03-4
78
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Between front counter and Togo window
31B-05-4
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. Provided handout **Corrected On-Site**
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over front counter has water damage
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of paper towels with some removed on the floor in dry storage area
25-05-4
52
Oct 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum place on the red hose side of splitter that was currently in place **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of the fry station, tiles broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
82
Aug 14, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
16
Jul 31, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3. Flys in the back storage area - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Flys in kitchen on empty bread racks **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added slushy machine removed coffee station and relocated hand sink to the other side of wall. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: No plans submitted or on file. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors under cooking equipment spiked with food debris. Heavy grease build up on floor under fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
70
May 25, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
95
May 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3. Flys in the back storage area
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added slushy machine removed coffee station and relocated hand sink to the other side of wall.
51-16-7
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. For new hire Shawntrey
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing dates and mar certificate number
53B-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Biscuits food not covered in the walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind ici machine
36-22-4
Basic - Floors under cooking equipment spiked with food debris. Heavy grease build up on floor under fryers.
36-01-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in dining area or other areas of the establishment.
36-64-5
47
Apr 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile has hole from previous equipment. Operator states work order has been placed for it. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Apr 17, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect in kitchen and 1 in drive thru behind soda machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese, ham and tomatoes 47F, operator called in work order. Door was left open an hour prior to inspection. Operator states temperatures were 34F this morning when checked. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lobby ice machine chutes have build up of mold like substance. Ice machine interior door has build up,of mold like substance, and inside ice machine where ice is dispensed.
22-02-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in lobby did not have cover lid. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-62-4
Basic - Walk in freezer and cooler fan covers soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor is slippery. Found employee using a degreaser on floor, which leaves a film. Advised operator to mop with hot water only.
36-01-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler located next to drive thru.
29-49-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile has hole from previous equipment. Operator states work order has been placed for it. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking and making food, no hat or hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cheese in walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to ice machine soiled with dry ketchup. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
45
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect in manger office and 1 in dry storage room.
35A-02-6
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. Manager unable to access food training module at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Handwash sink next to managers office.
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer equipment has heavy build up of grease.
36-73-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King?
Across the inspection record, “paper towel dispenser” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burger King.
How does Burger King compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
Burger King most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has Burger King's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Burger King have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the 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 four times per year on average.
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