Burger King
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Burger King eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 6, 2026, 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.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at preparation kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - No cleaning access to grease trap.
28-01-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed wastewater overflowing from the floor drain located near the ice machine and the three-compartment sink. Overflow occurred during use of the three compartment sink, resulting in wastewater discharging onto the floor while employees were washing and sanitizing kitchen utensils.
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain, near the ice machine during the restaurant operation.
29-19-4
Basic - Standing water very slow draining water in three-compartment sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed waste water coming out of the floor drain onto the floor when the three compartment sink is draining
29-03-4
67
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on splitter added to hose bib, located at water heater room.
29-34-4
86
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty ceiling vents in kitchen area. Observed soiled tiles near first drive thru window. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. As per operator, company was called to throw out trash. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-14-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed paper trash and cardboard boxes outside of dumpster. As per operator, company was called to throw out trash **Corrective Action Taken**
33-19-4
82
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout establishment - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout establishment **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall tiles in disrepair next to exit in back of establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed wall tiles in disrepair next to exit in back of establishment. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hose leaking at mop sink area - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed hose leaking at mop sink area **Time Extended**
29-11-4
78
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee begin work in kitchen with no handwashing.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies in mop sink area observed 1 live fly in drive thru prep area
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager at time of inspection unable to properly calibrate thermometer.
53A-10-4
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 provide employee training.
53B-01-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall tiles in disrepair next to exit in back of establishment.
36-24-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food on floor of walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout establishment
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer and reach in freezer next to fryer station, ice buildup in reach in freezer next to main office. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled and wall behind fry station.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed multiple walls soiled throughout establishment.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hose leaking at mop sink area
29-11-4
32
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed lobby ice chute soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the establishment.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer located in the cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside broiler soiled, top of oven soiled, hood soiled, top of kitchen equipment soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line: pasteurized liquid eggs (56F - Cold Holding), as per operator, placed on the line 30 minutes before the inspection. Observed employee place the two cartons of pasteurized liquid eggs into the reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By the office. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located by the prep area in front of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Burger King.
How does Burger King compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Burger King most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Burger King's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Burger King have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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 three times per year on average.
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