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BURGER KING #1724

5822 MERRILL RD, Jacksonville FL 32277 · 5612128516

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2607064
Grade history
NOV 23
JAN 24
JUL 24
OCT 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage Pattie's 111-127f In heat chute. Employee in line reheated to 165
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Tine on lettuce and tomatoes discard time 2pm out at 9 am, correct times marked
High priority/03F-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda nozzle in drive thur drink station soiled with thick brown build up, manager sent to clean nozzle. - lobby drink station soiled with mold like substance around all drink nozzles, manager cleaned area
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink upfront had ice in sink, manager removed ice
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clear plastic pan used to store tomatoes cracked, replaced
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid held open by metal stick, Manager closed lid
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened personal soda stored in walk in freezer on top shelf over cases of onion rings, discarded
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Sep 24, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage Pattie's 111-127f In heat chute. Employee in line reheated to 165
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink near oven, manager states dispenser fell off, manager provided hand soap at time of inspection
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handsink near oven has hot water knob turned off at handsink, due to valve being stuck. Manager turned on hot water knob.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Basic/36-34-5
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink located adjacent to triple sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on hold unit. Started by manager. Placed few mins before.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Basic/13-07-4

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.