Burger King
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
74
Score
Burger King appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 23, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Palm Bay restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand wash sink next to triple sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler has standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer due to leak in roof from rain storm.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on a soul system where broiler is, and grease build up on floor under broiler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal not operational. Manager has service called in for it. **Corrective Action Taken**
32-23-5
74
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Mop sink next to back door.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer floor has food debris over it.
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has torn gasket on walk in freezer door. Gasket is on order. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters under broiler has heavy grease build up and also grease build up on fire suppression for unit.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen on side with 3cs. Wall in back area by hot water heater is soiled with grease.
36-27-5
78
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Time mark was not labeled on cheese lettuce and tomatoes on sandwich prep line upon arrival. Time marks were placed on pans and items had been placed on line at 10 am from reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink next to ice machine has leaking pipe when turned on **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Lid and corners of ice deflector mold like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in door way of walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on drive through reach in cooler and fry hopper freezer soiled
23-03-4
70
Oct 29, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Under drink machine
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket reach in coole and fry freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Shake mix, manager moved to rack **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in fry freezer Gasket reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bin on dry rack
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under walk in sink next to ice maker is leaking water **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
67
Aug 7, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door is not completely closing without someone pushing it to make sure it closes all the way **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven heavily soiled with grease and food debris build up - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in in cooler and walk-in freezer rusted - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Rear hand washing sink next to ice machine leaking water **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
82
Jul 31, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Tcs foods did not have time markings upon arrival, operator stated they had only been out around an hour and added time marks **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue in woman's handicap stall **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated dust above triple sink and cookline **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cooked sausage patties not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Door was not closed, temped at 42 degrees, operator moved to walk-in freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, torn gaskets on reach-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, to the roof at the top of the latter **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor- in dry storage, coffee and bags of jalapeños. In walk-in freezer cheese sticks, desserts.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buckets not inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer, preventing the door from being able to close **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - Pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Reach-in freezers interior have accumulation of food residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered, multiple items in walk-in freezer
08B-12-5
Basic - To go boxes bags and cutlery on the floor of dry storage
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler with large amounts of food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe of hand wash sink next to ice machine
29-11-4
37
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
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
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
39
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. See stop sale. Time marks for items held on line are for 6 hours. Guidelines on Burger King wall chart state that effected items are only a 4 hour time limit. Reviewed with Operator and adjusted time markings **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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
29-42-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Insulation hanging around light fixture near triple sink. Tile missing above door near dry storage room
36-32-5
64
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slight rust on interior sides of machine **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Have new ice machine ordered **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets door of ice machine Food debris floor walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains 12 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 six times, more than any other issue at Burger King.
How does Burger King compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
Burger King most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has Burger King's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Burger King have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two 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 four times per year on average.
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