Burger King
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2024, Burger King has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from May 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Locust Grove average 78, so Burger King is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floor grout in bad repair in several areas in the kitchen. The grout is holding stagnant water. The floor tile must be repaired or properly sealed to prevent water from going underneath the tile by 6/1/2026. Also observed the back of the walk in cooler door in bad repair. PIC will have the door repaired by 5/10/2026 to prevent injury.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed an employee must wash hands sign not provided in the men's restroom. PIC will add signs to all handsinks.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed a splashguard needed in the handsink area located in the drive thru area to prevent contamination from splashing. Observed the reach in freezer where the burgers are kept (door) in bad repair. The door is not properly attached to the freezer and the insulation is not sealed. The door or freezer must be replaced. This is a repeat violation. PIC will replace the door by 5/7/26. PIC temporarily replaced the door with a metal cover to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
86
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed several pieces of equipment with food build-up accumulation around the exterior surfaces (not in use reach in freezer, warmer trays, warmer where fries are stored).
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed the toilet in the men's restroom completely filled with tissue, paper towels, and bodily fluids. PIC stated that the toilet has been out of service for about 2 weeks. There was no sign on the door stating that the "toilet is out of service". Advised PIC to place a sign on the stall's door and to immediately have the toilet serviced by a plumber. Please send a copy of the work order to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov by 10/30/25 stating the repairs.
511-6-1.07(5)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floors in need of cleaning in the walk in cooler and freezer. Observed the floor tile by the back door and by the fryers in bad repair. The floor tile must be repaired or properly sealed to prevent water from going underneath the tile.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of dust build up on the light shield and by the ventilation hood system by the 3-compartment sink.
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner (walk in freezer at 30F). PIC stated that an employee turned it off around 10AM for a delivery and forgot to turn it back on. Any food item that has thawed must be used immediately and cannot be refrozen. The unit was turned back on (COS).
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed (2) ice buckets sitting underneath a counter without protection from contamination. The exterior surface of the container had a rust build up.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the reach in freezer where the burgers are kept (door) in bad repair. The door is not properly attached to the freezer and the insulation is not sealed. The door or freezer must be replaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
70
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several wiping towel buckets with sanitizer solution stored on prep surfaces by single service items and other equipment throughout the kitchen. Buckets were relocated (COS). Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the food permit document posted expired. Please replace with the new food service permit for 2025.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed a pipe leaking underneath the handwashing sink by the back door. The pipe must be repaired to keep wastewater from running on the floor.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floor by the drive thru window with water nesting. Make sure to keep the floor dry to avoid accidents. Observed the floor tile by the back door in disrepair (cracked). The floor tile is holding water underneath and it is creating a foul odor when you step on it. The cracked floor tile must be removed. The floor must be dried and properly grouted and sealed.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
82
Oct 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the lid over the ice on the drink machine and the ice scoop holder at the drive thru window in need of cleaning due to a black mold-like substance. Also, observed the ice chute (right side) on the drink machine in the lobby with a thick black mold-like substance around the bottom of the chute and a green substance around the top. PIC removed the items for cleaning (COS).
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed several pieces of equipment with a food build-up debris (warmer where toast & hashbrowns are stored, reach in freezer, black push cart).
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the outside enclosed dumpster area with a bag of garbage on the ground and an excessive amount of water around the dumpster to the left. After checking the area, discovered that the outside faucet has a constant leak. The faucet must be fixed to keep the area dry and clean.
511-6-1.06(5)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floor in the walk in cooler with a grip rock-cooler rug that was holding liquids. When I lifted the rug up there was a lot of moisture and black mold underneath. Instructed the person in charge to remove all grip rock rugs from the coolers/freezers and get a material that is smooth, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent. Also observed the wall and ceilings near the hot line with dust debris. Please clean this area to prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
78
Apr 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several chemicals stored with containers of cooking oil. PIC removed the chemicals (COS).
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the drink nozzles on the drink machine in the dining room and drive thru window with black mold-like build-up. Also, observed the lid over the ice with build-up. PIC started the cleaning process (COS).
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the deep freezer where the beef patties are stored not in good repair.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the vents (blowers) in the walk in cooler with a black mold-like debris.
511-6-1.05(2)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed several pieces of equipment with a food build-up debris (pass thru warmer and reach in freezer). (Repeat)
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the faucet leaking on the produce sink. Please repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floor in the walk in cooler in need of cleaning.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains five 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.
How does Burger King compare to other restaurants in Locust Grove?
Burger King most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Locust Grove average of 78.
Has Burger King's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Burger King have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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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