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BURGER KING #10548

6405 LANTANA ROAD, Lake Worth FL 33463 · 5619882036

Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6011757
Grade history
JUL 23
APR 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 19 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observe time marked use by 1:17 and manager said it been there from 7 am and now is 9:55. Operator labled 7-11
High priority/03F-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator touched boxes on trash bin then grabbed cooler door handle; no handwash Operator picked up trash from floor then grabbed handle to basket for hot holding; no handwash Operator washed hands and sanitized area
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer: raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over apple pies and French fries Operator stored properly
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Chopped lettuce and cooked mushrooms on time control placed at 10:00am but not on written procedure Operator wrote products into time control procedure
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee handled cash payment and without washing hands handled ice scoop to scoop ice, discussed with operator who washed hands and sanitized ice scoop.
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled old cardboard boxes from floor and after without washing hands employee handled clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator, employee washed hands, and re sanitized dishes.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator product not portioned or prepared today, walk in cooler doors left open for extended period of time for delivery, discussed with operator who moved product to freezer to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hash browns (112F - Hot Holding) per operator product prepared approximately 20-30 minutes ago and hot held in unit, discussed with operator who moved product to be reheated to 165+F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler stacked pans of cut lettuce (49F - Cooling) at 9:00 since 7:00 to 49F at 9:15, at this rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours discussed with operator who unstacked pans and removed lids for adequate air flow cooling.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling tile missing. In customer lobby multiple ceiling tiles missing, discussed with operator to replace tiles.
Basic/36-36-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind deep fryers floor and cove molding have accumulation of grease and food debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Basic/36-73-4
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In between ice machine and broiler for hamburgers, floor tiles missing grout with standing water in between tiles, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize area and repair tiles.
Basic/36-12-4
Light not functioning. Light not functioning in hallway to restroom, discussed with operator to repair light.
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of deep fryers have accumulation of grease build up, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid. Discussed with operator who closed lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. In kitchen Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors, discussed with operator.
Basic/36-65-5
Mar 27, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (52F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Swiss (56F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 27, 2025 · Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 46-52F cold holding Cheddar cheese 46F cold holding Swiss cheese 46F cold holding In walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (52F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Swiss (56F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 27, 2025 · Cut lettuce 46-52F cold holding Cheddar cheese 46F cold holding Swiss cheese 46F cold holding In walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Admin Complaint
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (52F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Swiss (56F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (52F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Swiss (56F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's room toilet handle broken Unable to use
Basic/32-05-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observe time marked use by 1:17 and manager said it been there from 7 am and now is 9:55. Operator labled 7-11
High priority/03F-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at men's room. Operator put paper towel.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observe plastic container of pickles on floor in walk-in refrigerator. Operator place on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup on ice chute at customer self serve soda station.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5

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