Burger King

10 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33130

American

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Burger King stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 4, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Burger King trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (70F - Cold Holding) at preparation area. Establishment uses time as a method of control. Division form was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. GM filled out time as a health control form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-10-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-6

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach-in freezer in front of broiler.

14-69-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. GM closed lids during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in freezer at fryer station soiled.

22-02-4

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. At the time of the inspection manager reviewed reporting agreement with staff and staff signed. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection observed Julio Dominguez food handler certificate expired.

53B-14-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at ceiling vent near ware washing area.

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of hand sink soiled near ice machine.

23-03-4

Apr 24, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.

29-34-4

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. Poster provided via email. **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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed a date of 02-21-20 on the filters.

29-28-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled. Observed the top of the hood system.

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the soda rack.

36-27-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

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

36-34-5

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed the ice bucket on top of the ice machine. The manager inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed a water bottle on the sandwich station. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a few holes in the mens restroom.

36-24-5

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 19, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled at cook line.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. Observed spray hose at ware washing area soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near mop sink .

36-24-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

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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 Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-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 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

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 six 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 two times per year on average.

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