Burger King

189 Palm Bay Rd Ne, West Melbourne, FL 32904

American

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Burger King, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 9, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in West Melbourne average 76, so Burger King is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

22-20-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Mop sink has missing tiles.

36-17-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both small reach in freezers in kitchen have soiled gaskets. Fire suppression piping over grill is soiled with grease buildup.

23-03-4

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Tile floor under front counter soiled.

36-10-4

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker before splitter on mop sink

29-42-4

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. Brittany

53B-14-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided one to operator **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted

14-17-4

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

May 9, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1 table in dining room food debris Hood filter

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Burgers walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hand wash sink in back by break room. Drain pipe broken. Another sink in area

14-11-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Onions over pickles walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cool

14-17-4

Nov 18, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

02C-03-5

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

36-34-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both cooks prep personnel

13-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine Food debris floor walk in cooler and freezer

23-03-4

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed. Educated employee and operator **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-39-4

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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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 Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains six 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 three times, more than any other issue at Burger King.

How does Burger King compare to other restaurants in West Melbourne?

Burger King most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the West Melbourne average of 76.

Has Burger King's inspection record improved over time?

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

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