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BURGER KING 1477

937 DUNN AVE, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904-751-2514

Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2603865
Grade history
JUL 23
JUL 24
SEP 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections trending up, 30 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023. License paid for and printed/posted during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2016051359Oct 27, 2016Nov 29, 2016$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen near mop sink, 2 ceiling tiles in disrepair. In dining room, multiple ceiling tiles have stains and mold-like substance.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 2, 2025 · In kitchen, active roof leak observed by office door. In dining room, some stained ceiling tiles remain. Time Extended
Sep 24, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, backflow preventer missing on none chemical dispenser side of splitter with red hose attached.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drive thru, multiple soda nozzles have build up.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At drive thru area, 2 iced coffee bottles stored on counter in front of handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen near mop sink, 2 ceiling tiles in disrepair. In dining room, multiple ceiling tiles have stains and mold-like substance.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At make line, employee drink on counter. Drink moved.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At drive thru, multiple floor tiles cracked/broken.
Basic/36-17-5
Floors soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen soiled, including under equipment and shelves, in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer also. At cook line, hood over oven soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At fry station, hot holding unit has soiled top and shelves.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At drive thru area, interior bottom shelf of reach-in cooler drawers soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, cases of unwashed tomatoes stored above cases of liquid egg.
Basic/08B-17-4
Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. At back driveway entrance, large pot hole.
Basic/33-32-4/Warning
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. In dry storage, 3 pans of cut lettuce on shelf with no time marked. Operator stated cut lettuce out approximately 1 hour. Time marked.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At dry storage, slicer on lower shelf has food debris on blade and plunger. Operator moved to be washed.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink by front counter, no soap. Operator supplied.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At drive thru, floor under counter has build up. In walk-in cooler, floor has build up. In walk-in freezer, floor has build up. In dry storage area, ceiling and walls have dust buildup.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. In back kitchen area, 2 stacks of bread stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, convection oven below broiler, interior has build up on bottom.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At drive thru area, bottom of soda heads have build up. At cook line, gasket/slide for reach-in freezer has build up. At fry station, hot holding unit has soiled top and shelves.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023. License paid for and printed/posted during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, raw uncooked chicken fries stored over ready to eat onion rings. Items moved and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, ham, cheese, and raw bacon 45F. Manager states doos had been opened frequently during lunch. Door kept closed to cool items.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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. On main make line, cut tomatoes with no time mark. Tomatoes placed into service approximately 30 minutes prior. Tomatoes marked.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient air thermometer on outside of walk in cooler is not working. Manager placed thermometer inside.
Intermediate/05-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board by ketchup station in prep area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in drive through area as evidenced by drink residue in sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Ceiling tile missing. In ceiling over chemical storage area.
Basic/36-36-4
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer for burgers near grill.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom shelf in drive through area shows rust.
Basic/14-47-4/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.