BURGER KING
4709 US HWY 231, Panama City FL 32404
Last inspected Jul 8, 2025 · 14 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
NOV 24
JAN 25
MAR 25
APR 25
JUL 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
wastewater backing up through floor drains, underneath the drink machine in the dining room area. Observed drain line on the drink machine backup with water.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of the fry station.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Employee cleaned out the freezer.
Water leaking from faucet/handle. Three compartment sink.
Apr 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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wastewater backing up through floor drains, underneath the drink machine in the dining room area. Observed drain line on the drink machine backup with water.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer for raw burger not keeping the meat frozen.
Food stored on floor. Box of pollock on walk in freezer floor.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes dumping food items inside the employee sink, other than handwashing, in front of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair hanging down, above the back exit door.
Drive thru window outside surfaces area not cleaned or being maintained.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door in disrepair.
Ice buildup around walk-in freezer door.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Water leaking from faucet/handle,three compartment sink. Observed mop sink pipe leaking.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above prep line.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Water draining onto floor surface from the water heater.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cook line hood system.
Equipment in poor repair. Both walk in cooler and walk in freezer doors in disrepair.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a towel inside the employee hand sink.
Ceiling tile missing,lobby.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed the ceiling above back door area hanging down onto the back door blow fan.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance,above prep area.
Drink machine in drive thru and the frozen drinks machine needs cleaning.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink without lid and an open bag of Lay's chip on the counter.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area front line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket needed replacing on the reach in freezer in the cook area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in and walk in freeze floors.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of bread on the walk in freezer floor. Observed post mixed on the stock room floor.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of large fry pod and case of straws on the stockroom floor.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed debris in ice bin by drive through.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Milk shake parts stored in hand wash sink. Parts removed and placed in three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's room. Restocked at time of inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink by ice machine, maximum water temp 79F.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on fry station reach in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under self serve soda machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and debris between fryer and hash brown hot hold equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on front counter reach in cooler door.
Observed debris in ice machine by drive through.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups on front counter not inverted or protected. Manager placed covers on top cups.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered pan of biscuits in walk-in freezer, open bag of chicken fries. Uncovered pan of pepper and onion mix in walk-in cooler.
Oct 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 4, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing, in the dining area which is blocked off from the customers water is leaking onto the floor.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water leaking in the dining room area by the front entrance and over the walk in cooler door and over the mop sink dripping on the floor. Observed water leaking in the walk in freezer on the floor and walk in cooler.
Sep 27, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing, in the dining area which is blocked off from the customers water is leaking onto the floor.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water leaking in the dining room area by the front entrance and over the walk in cooler door and over the mop sink dripping on the floor. Observed water leaking in the walk in freezer on the floor and walk in cooler.
Sep 26, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen but soap dispenser is in disrepair not functioning.
Ceiling tile missing, in the dining area which is blocked off from the customers water is leaking onto the floor.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over the Board area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water leaking in the dining room area by the front entrance and over the walk in cooler door and over the mop sink dripping on the floor. Observed water leaking in the walk in freezer on the floor and walk in cooler.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Interior of oven/ has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Aug 18, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Interior of oven/ has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In front of the ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Top of the hood system.
Open dumpster lid.
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