Burger King #16098

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Inspections

1. Aug 28, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

     Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

     Code 2-501.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment such as the tops and sides of the drive-through fountain soda machine, the exterior of sinks, under tables, and under the ice machine.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The condensate drain in the walk-in freezer is broken. Condensate has frozen to food packages and the freezer walls and floor.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace the walk-in freezer condensate drain.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

2. Sep 23, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 4 priority foundation, 5 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     WHEN TO WASH

     Staff members observed donning new gloves without first washing hands, at times having used personal cell phones (as part of monitoring activities) without washing afterward.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     Drive-thru soda machine lacks proper air-gap for the prevention of backflow contamination.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE - HANDWASHING

     Person in Charge (PIC) is not adequately monitoring the handwashing activities of employees.

     Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that employees are effectively cleaning their hands.

     Code 2-103.11 (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL - 4-HOURS - NOT MARKED

     Nonshelf-stable sandwich line items under 4-hour no-cooling time limit found not marked with discard time, including shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced cheese, and ham.

     Correction: Food items shall be marked or otherwise identfied with a time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food was removed from temperature control. Discard food item.

     Code 3-501.19 (B) (2)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Onion slicer has significant dried food debris from previous uses. Stacks of plastic drinking cups stored in containers with significant food debris accumulations. Food-contact container lids in contact with water and debris. Hotel pans contain food debris and residue not removed during wash process.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink in warewashing area is completely inaccessible with a ladder and waste container blocking access from the front, and a pile of supplies and containers on top.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink accessible at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Ice machine scoop observed stored in contact with standing water and food debris, preventing drying and sanitary storage.

     Correction: Store ice scoop in a self-drying way.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     A case of liquid egg was observed stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. A case of frozen french toast sticks was observed on the floor of the walk-in freezer.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Upright reach-in freezer contains excess dried food debris accumulations. Surface for storing disposable drink cup lids in drive-thru area has debris accumulations. Plastic-wrapped disposable eating utensils in drive-thru area stained and unclean to sight and touch. Bins for holding of condiment and seasoning packets contains food debris. Rack for storing cleaned wares contains excess surface rust.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     Stacks of drinking cups of varying size stored without protection from incidental contamination. Cups kept in wall rack observed in contact with excess food debris.

     Correction: Store single-use articles in their original container or use other effective means to prevent contamination.

     Code 4-903.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     Floor of walk-in cooler contains significant pooling of water due to a cooling unit leak. Water is not able to drain and is mixing with dirt and grime.

     Correction: Mop water as necessary to keep area dry and sanitary until maintenance can address.

     Code 6-501.12

3. Oct 4, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 5 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

     Numerous cleaning chemicals and sanitizers found stored directly above a case of single-use soda cups in utility area.

     Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items.

     Code 7-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap not available at employee handwashing sink in warewashing area. Hand drying method also found unavailable.

     Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

     Employee noted working in food preparation/cooking area without a hair restraint.

     Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).

     Code 2-402.11

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Scoop for ice machine found stored in plastic bag with standing water.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Numerous nonfood-contact surfaces were found in an unclean state. Cooler and freezer door handles contain food debris accumulations, as well as the bottoms of cookline freezers. Walk-in freezer floor contains areas of grime and discoloration. Condiment packet bins in kitchen (10) and at drive-thru (15) contain dried food debris on the bottoms. Clean wares racks harbor dust and debris. Bins for utensil storage (2) found with water and food debris on interior surfaces. Drive-thru cup dispensers contain food debris accumulations. Exterior surfaces of several cleaned plastic hotel pans found with grease and food residue smears. Ice machine exterior surfaces harbor excess food debris and residue.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Wares and utensils found wet-stacked or stored prior to full air-drying, including numerous plastic hotel pans, a tomato slicer, and various utensils in cleaned ware storage bins.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

   • Not serious Core

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     Single-use soda cups at register area stacked on tray without containment or protection of mouth-contact surfaces. Cups on east wall of kitchen similarly unprotected from incidental contamination. Cups and fry pods in dry storage room found uncovered and vulnerable to falling debris, such as from the foot-contact surfaces of the ladder stored directly next to the single-use items.

     Correction: Store single-use articles in their original container or use other effective means to prevent contamination.

     Code 4-903.11 (C)

4. Feb 29, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 4 priority foundation, 4 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Internal temperature of fish patties in hot holding drawers found to be under proper hot-holding temperature limit, at approximately 125°F. Food discarded in presence of inspector.

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Adjust hot-holding unit to reach proper temperature. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE - COOKING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

     Person in Charge (PIC) is not verifying that employees are monitoring food temperatures and that wares and utensils have been sufficiently cleaned and sanitized.

     Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that employees are properly cooking foods to the appropriate time and temperature and that they are using properly calibrated temperature measuring devices.

     Code 2-103.11 (G)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL - 4-HOURS - NOT MARKED

     Labels for using time as a public health control were either missing or marked illegibly.

     Correction: Food items shall be marked or otherwise identified with a time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food was removed from temperature control. Discard food item.

     Code 3-501.19 (B) (2)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     Hot holding drawers (west) not sufficient to hold foods at proper hot-holding temperature of 135 F.

     Correction: Provide equipment able to sufficiently hold food at proper temperature. Do not use until unit is adjusted, repaired, or replaced.

     Code 4-301.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Various kinds of utensils and wares in clean storage were found insufficiently cleaned, containing visible food residue and debris, including tongs, scoops, and caps. Additionally, a majority of cleaned squeeze bottles were found to be heavily stained.

     Correction: Clean utensils, wares, and parts in a manner that precludes residual contaminants. Replace squeeze bottles.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Various squeeze bottles in prep area and in shake cooler lacked marking as to the identity of the contents.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Bins holding utensils and wares such as lids, caps, and parts contain food debris and residue.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Pans and containers found to be wet-stacked in the cleaned wares area.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils and wares before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

     Back door was found to be propped open, allowing for potential entrance of pests. Employee cited insufficient ventilation as reason.

     Correction: Keep door closed at all times when not in use to prevent entrance of pests.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)