Burger King
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2024, Burger King has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 10, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Locust Grove restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
4
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the ice scoop container by the bulk ice machine and drive thru window with debris and water in the pans. PIC removed the pan and holder to start the cleaning process (COS).
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single-use/single-service cups and lids stored in a container by the drive thru window with debris and accumulation in it.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the reach in cooler on the front end that houses fat free milk containers, apple juice, orange juice, and water with ice freezing over the motor. Informed PIC to put a work order in for the cooler and to remove all products except for water out of the cooler. Please send a copy of the completed work order to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov by 11/14/25.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floors wet in the walk in cooler. The floors must be properly dried to reduce the risks of slips and moisture build up that could cause mold.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the ventilation hood system above the broiler in need of cleaning due to build up. PIC stated that the ventilation hood system is due for cleaning this week.
511-6-1.05(3)(d)
74
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees handling and preparing food items without an effective hair or beard restraint.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed a build up of old food debris on equipment and underneath the warming rack in the kitchen. Make sure to clean equipment.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floors in need of cleaning in the walk in cooler and freezer. Also, observed the floors wet in front of the vegetable cleaning prep sink.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
86
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee with finger nail polish and/or artificial nails not wearing gloves in good repair while working with exposed food.
511-6-1.03(5)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the ice machine with a black mold-like debris in the top interior surface. Also, observed several drink machine nozzles with a thick stain. Please replace the nozzles and clean daily. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed some employees with hats/visors on, but the hats/visors are not effective in securing the hair.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 ice bins containers stored beside the ice machine not inverted. PIC immediately inverted the bins (COS).
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the 2nd compartment (rinse compartment) of the 3-compartment sink being used as a precleaning/presoaking sink. Advised PIC discard the water and wash, rinse, and sanitize the second compartment of the sink. Advised PIC to use the 1st compartment to presoak then properly wash, rinse, and sanitize all the dishes. Each compartment can only be used for it's purpose.
511-6-1.05(7)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed a build up of salt on the salt container holder and drink debris on the counter by the drive thru window. Advised PIC to clean the surfaces.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floor wet in the walk in cooler. Make sure to keep the floors clean and dry to avoid slips and possibly attraction of pests. Also, observed a dust debris on the ceiling tile above the prep table in the kitchen.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the ventilation hood system above the grill in need of cleaning due to a thick build-up.
511-6-1.07(5)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed (1) light bulb out under the ventilation hood system over the beef burger grill.
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
58
May 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the drink machine's nozzles at the drive thru window and front lobby with a thick black mold-like debris and thick syrup. Make sure to clean nightly and scrub the nozzles to remove the debris. Nozzles were all taken down for cleaning (COS). Also, observed the lid covering the ice on the drink machine with a black mold-like debris. Lid was removed for cleaning (COS).
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee in the kitchen about to perform a cookout of a whopper burger without a hair restraint. Also, noticed employees with a visor on, but hair hanging down. Make sure hair is restrained, pulled back, etc. then the hat or visor placed on.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” 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 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Locust Grove average of 78.
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.
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