BURGER KING
380 E. MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY, Merritt Island FL 32952
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3. Flys in the back storage area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022019326 | Feb 15, 2022 | May 11, 2022 | $160 |
| 4--2022020479 | Feb 15, 2022 | May 11, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry hopper dispenser has mold like substance build up. Manager had employee clean
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler in kitchen has old food debris in back of unit by fan. Employee cleaned unit
Ceiling tile missing. Behind walk in cooler, above chemical storage cage.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By back storage room, and by vegetable wash sink
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Equipment in poor repair. Cooler unit in kitchen, not being used. Toaster in kitchen, not working. Manager states work order has been sent in for both pieces of equipment.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen, coming from cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter handwashing sink. All sinks missing sign that designates employees to wash hands.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in dirty water in mop bucket.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Silver extinguisher in kitchen by office in recharge
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Anti microbial stored over mayo. Operator moved
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to office
Aug 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over front counter has water damage
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat.
Jun 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
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. Provided handout
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Between front counter and Togo window
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over front counter has water damage
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of paper towels with some removed on the floor in dry storage area
Oct 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum place on the red hose side of splitter that was currently in place
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of the fry station, tiles broken.
Aug 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate15 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. Store manager in office with inspectors looking for training information on computer, asked to return to cook line to prepared orders, applied gloves with out hand washing diverts, re-educated.
Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed hose at mop sink below rim of sink, on floor.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One (1) live fly in kitchen / food prep area, per supervisor on duty, next unannounced routine inspection, r. K.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. deli ham cold holding online from 8:30am; redemption after 30 mins in walk in freezer (39F - Cooling)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner stored on shelf between bread, corrected
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum place on the red hose side of splitter that was currently in place
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
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. Currently the system is not able to give report of training status fo4 hourly food safety
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin in ice machine, side walls soiled. Beverage dispensing unit, ice shoot interior soiled in lobby
Drain cover(s) missing. In dry stock area back room
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Also Not hair restraints in place.
Employee with soiled clothing. Manager work shirt with large amount of looked be animal hair.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned food storage container stacked while still wet
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Food storage containers on clean dish rack with cracks, discarded by manager
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors under the equipment and baseboards soiled. Walls behind equipment also near the ceiling soiled
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of the fry station, tiles broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 2 reach in freezer units on cook lines I need of defrost, old food trapped in ice buildup
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving metal in walk in cooler soiled and flaking paint. Soiled reach in freezer /reach in cooler gaskets Handles to reach in equipment soiled Splash area of beverage dispensing unit in lobby soiled. Portable food cart soiled, used to transport food to prep area and walk in cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pointed out to manager and placed back at dishwashing station
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler soiled with standing soiled water Hot holding cabinets soiled on sandwich prep line. Interior of reach in freezer chest unit on cooks lines soiled with old food.
Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler, opened package of cheese not recovered. Corrected
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed components on floor under equipment.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles with clear liquid :water: not labeled, corrected
Jul 31, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3. Flys in the back storage area
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added slushy machine removed coffee station and relocated hand sink to the other side of wall.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Floors under cooking equipment spiked with food debris. Heavy grease build up on floor under fryers.
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.