BURGER KING
4704 BABCOCK ST, Palm Bay FL 32905 · 321-984-0584
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings were found under single service item storage racks along the wall. 1 rodent dropping under fryer 2 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink along wall.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024062482 | Oct 23, 2024 | Nov 14, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment time plan was not specific and a one sentence item on a BK checklist. Provided operator with a DBPR time plan with specific items listed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans on drying rack wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn. New gasket in store waiting on maintenance.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Debris on floor under front shelf and drive through shelves.
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored under hot holding unit and shelf on prep line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on small stainless reach in freezer soiled with food debris. Vent hood covers above burger grill soiled with grease.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand wash sink next to triple sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler has standing water.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer due to leak in roof from rain storm.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on a soul system where broiler is, and grease build up on floor under broiler.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal not operational. Manager has service called in for it.
Jun 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Mop sink next to back door.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer floor has food debris over it.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has torn gasket on walk in freezer door. Gasket is on order.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters under broiler has heavy grease build up and also grease build up on fire suppression for unit.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen on side with 3cs. Wall in back area by hot water heater is soiled with grease.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Time mark was not labeled on cheese lettuce and tomatoes on sandwich prep line upon arrival. Time marks were placed on pans and items had been placed on line at 10 am from reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Lid and corners of ice deflector mold like substance
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in door way of walk-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on drive through reach in cooler and fry hopper freezer soiled
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink next to ice machine has leaking pipe when turned on
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 1 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings were found under single service item storage racks along the wall. 1 rodent dropping under fryer 2 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink along wall.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Under drink machine
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket reach in coole and fry freezer.
Food stored on floor. Shake mix, manager moved to rack
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in fry freezer Gasket reach in cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bin on dry rack
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under walk in sink next to ice maker is leaking water
Aug 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door is not completely closing without someone pushing it to make sure it closes all the way
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven heavily soiled with grease and food debris build up
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in in cooler and walk-in freezer rusted
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Rear hand washing sink next to ice machine leaking water
Jul 31, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Items were not time marked upon arrival time marks. Manager stated items hand recently been changed out within the hour and added times
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Time marked items were marked at 9:25 for disposal at 2 pm. Time marking was corrected to 1:00 pm
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. Manager sent vomiting and diarrhea clean up hand out
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee food safety training for Robinson Celin. New transfer to store less than 60 days. Provided manager with employee health agreement form and employee completed form
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water Filter for coffee machine not dated
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. First stall does not have covered trash receptacle
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans wet nesting on drying rack
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door is not completely closing without someone pushing it to make sure it closes all the way
Floors soiled with food splatter, some single use item debris
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven heavily soiled with grease and food debris build up
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers heavy soiling and grease build up Fryers grease build up on sides of equipment Food debris in reach in cooler next to fryer Reach in cooler by drive thru Gaskets soiled with debris and mold like substance
Stored food not covered. Sliced cheese in walk in fridge not fully covered. Item was Saran wrapped
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in in cooler and walk-in freezer rusted
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Rear hand washing sink next to ice machine leaking water
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Tcs foods did not have time markings upon arrival, operator stated they had only been out around an hour and added time marks
Lack of toilet tissue in woman's handicap stall
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated dust above triple sink and cookline
Cooked sausage patties not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Door was not closed, temped at 42 degrees, operator moved to walk-in freezer
Equipment in poor repair, torn gaskets on reach-in freezer
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, to the roof at the top of the latter
Food stored on floor- in dry storage, coffee and bags of jalapeños. In walk-in freezer cheese sticks, desserts.
Ice buckets not inverted
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer, preventing the door from being able to close
In-use ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine
Pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Reach-in freezers interior have accumulation of food residues.
Stored food not covered, multiple items in walk-in freezer
To go boxes bags and cutlery on the floor of dry storage
Walk-in cooler with large amounts of food debris
Water leaking from pipe of hand wash sink next to ice machine
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 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. *No time marking on tcs foods. Operator stated the tomatoes and lettuce were put out one hour prior
*Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Digital Thermometer on outside of walk-in cooler not functioning, no thermometer inside walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. *Spray bottle not labeled, on prep table next to buns and over croissants.
*Reach-in freezer interior, shelves and gaskets have accumulation of food debris. *Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. *Vent above prep table and ceiling above triple sink has an accumulation of dirt and dust.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. New Manager unaware of location of state license.
Door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. *Gap in roof opening above ladder.
Equipment in poor repair. *Gaskets on reach in Freezer torn.
Ice buckets not inverted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. *Build up of ice in walk-in cooler, preventing the door from closing all the way.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops on top of ice machine on unclean surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. *Food debris on floor of walk-in cooler, 10+ spoiling tomatoes under the boxes of fresh tomatoes. *Accumulation of food debris on floor of freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. *Single service items stored directly on floor in dry storage. Napkins, Togo cups and lids
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