Burger King #6548

278 Ocilla Highway, Fitzgerald, GA 31750

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Burger King #6548, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited two times.

Burger King #6548 scores about where you'd expect for a Fitzgerald restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed personal item (cell phone) stored improperly in food service area and not in designated employee area. COS: Cell phone removed and area sanitized.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed several non-food contact surfaces in kitchen with buildup of dried food debris (hot holding units, prep table, plastic wrap container, oven area, shelves, ice machine area, slicer area). Ensure all areas are free of food debris and grease.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed floors and walls, especially behind and underneath fryer and grill area, with accumulations of grease and food debris on floor and dust build-up on walls. CA: Move and clean under equipment and wipe down walls as often as necessary to prevent build-up of food debris and dust.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jul 10, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed several non-food contact surfaces in kitchen with buildup of dried food debris (hot holding units, fryer area, onion prep area, shelves, ice machine area, around soda machine and coffee area). Ensure all areas are free of food debris and grease.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Jan 10, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: - Observed soft serve in soft serve machine not at 41F or below in kitchen under digital menu. - COS, PIC discovered that the cooling unit in the machine had not been turned on properly when soft serve was added. She turned on cooling unit and emptied machine and cleaned it before adding in new product.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King #6548 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King #6548 on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King #6548?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burger King #6548.

How does Burger King #6548 compare to other restaurants in Fitzgerald?

Burger King #6548 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fitzgerald average of 96.

Has Burger King #6548's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King #6548 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Burger King #6548 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 #6548 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #6548 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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