BURGER KING #13922
460 US HWY 27 S, Avon Park FL 33825 · 863-452-1940
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
JUN 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one fly on sliced cheese in a pan on prep table in kitchen, stop sale. Observed one fly on counter top towards back of kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the walk in freezer door.
Aug 5, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one fly on sliced cheese in a pan on prep table in kitchen, stop sale. Observed one fly on counter top towards back of kitchen.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing on mop sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the walk in freezer door.
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer door, due to ice door cannot close completely shut, owner submitted work order.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop in a dirty container on ice machine, operator replaced.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink like substance on the white guard in the ice machine, employee cleaned and sanitized.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath back door in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dirt and dust on the fan guards in the walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket was at 0ppm when operator tested, operator changed the sanitizing solution and read at 200ppm.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the walk in freezer door.
Jun 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Drain cover(s) missing/ removed at mop sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris under shelving in walk-in cooler and at back storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris between equipment on line.
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no times on any of the line items. Operator stated that the items were placed on the line at 1015am and added times.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed half empty twist off water bottle on shelf over make table. Operator disposed of bottle. And advised employees on proper drink cups with lids and placement of drinks.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil on cookline. Manager had bucket changed out.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook online wearing wrist watch. Operator had employee remove and wash hands.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw bacon uncovered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee come from restroom and put on gloves without washing hands for the second time at kitchen. Inspector advised and employee removed gloves and rehashed hands. management was advised to review handwash protocol with all employees.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Employee stated all items were put on line at 230pm. Manager had items time marked.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemical sanitizer stored on rack with nozzle pointed toward and over box of single service napkins/plastic ware. Manager moved to chemical storage area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in women's restroom at either handsink. No paper towels or napkins or any type of disposable drying employments of any type. No air hand drying appliances. No way to dry hands after washing of any type on premises. Manager had no implements to dry hands at any sink on premises. GM arrived and had employee sent out for hand drying towels which arrived during inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided at inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Manager sent employee to close dumpster.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung mops to dry.
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