Burger King

643 Athens Rd, Lexington, GA 30648

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Burger King, the earliest from 2024. On Mar 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Georgia average 88, so Burger King trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of scale, mold like substances, debris and oils on interior of veg. prep sink, ice machine chutes and flame grill. Clean food contact surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations and potential food contamination. COS Staff assigned.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of grease, oils, food + debris on floors under drive thru station equipment, WIC + WIF shelving, dry storage shelving and cook line equipment. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations. complete by 3/20/26. Also clean 3 compartment sink waste line.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of dust, debris and scale on exterior of ice machine. Clean by 3/20/26.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Jul 14, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed opened employee water bottle stored above food pans on line. Corrective action: Employee drinks shall be stored in single use cups with lids and straws, and stored in a location that doesn't pose a contamination risk to food, food contact surfaces, etc. Drink discarded.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of grease and debris on sides of cooking equipment.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee wearing wristwatch. Wristwatch removed during inspection.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed heavy ice accumulation in walk-in freezer preventing door from closing. Person in charge (PIC) has already submitted a service request to have unit addressed.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed dust and debris on floors in walk-in cooler.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Mar 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hand sink at 3 comp. sink being used to store/rinse scraper. Hand sinks are only to be used for handwashing purposes. Scraper removed and sink cleaned.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed improper (soda can w/straw) active drink at prep sink. Staff drinks in food service areas must be in a single service cup with a lid and straw. Can removed.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: No current food service permit displayed in public view. Post current permit by 3/15/24

511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris, scale and mold like substance on exterior of self-serve drink station ice maker. Clean exterior of self-service drink unit by 3/15/24.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of grease, dust, debris and oils on floors of walk-in units, under drive thru station equipment, under prep sink, make line and cookline equipment. Also on walls and interior door of walk in, and walk in cooler fan grills. Clean at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 3/15/24.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Burger King.

Has Burger King's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King have averaged around three 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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