Burger King

201 French Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
American
Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Burger King has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Burger King was last inspected on Jul 14, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

Looking across the full record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

By comparison, the average Sanford facility scores 77, putting Burger King on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Dec 4, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand sink near office, hot water not functioning
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -above warmer at expo station
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear fire exit
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -on floor around ice machine, under shelves in dry storage
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -area above bags of wrapped frozen whopper patties
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handsink located near office -hand sink at end of fry station by french fry freezer
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of fry station - grease and light debris
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
64
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents soiled throughout kitchen, dining room, offices and bathrooms **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: -vents in both office/training areas still soiled **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: -vents in office and training area still soiled **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezer next to office has ice buildup and soiled bottom shelf **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers in walk in cooler soiled -exterior of ice machine soiled -window of unused front drive through area is soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: -fan covers in walk in, exterior of ice machine still soiled **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: -fan covers still soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of brown mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents soiled throughout kitchen, dining room, offices and bathrooms **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: -vents in both office/training areas still soiled **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezer next to office has ice buildup and soiled bottom shelf **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers in walk in cooler soiled -exterior of ice machine soiled -window of unused front drive through area is soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: -fan covers in walk in, exterior of ice machine still soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -in men's room **Warning**
31B-03-4
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 to operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers in walk in cooler soiled -exterior of ice machine soiled -window of unused front drive through area is soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -in unused front drive through area; stored on floor **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of brown mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -throughout kitchen and dining room **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents soiled throughout kitchen, dining room, offices and bathrooms **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -emailed to manager on duty **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind and around carbo mixer -under racks in dry storage area -behind and around water heater in dry storage area -behind and around ice machine -behind reach in cooler holding coffee machine -under front counter **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezer next to office has ice buildup and soiled bottom shelf **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided to operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
52
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
82
Sep 9, 2022
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink by drive thru blocked by rack.
31A-09-4
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. Establishment placed on a warning from inspection done on 08/08/2022. Call back due 10/07/2022.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Sink by drive thru.
31B-05-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust stains.
14-34-4
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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 Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Burger King.

How does Burger King compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

Burger King most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.

Has Burger King's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.