BURGER KING #1981
2601 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33610 · 813.238.6706
Last inspected Oct 15, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor is soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer at time of inspection.
Apr 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and floors sticky and greasy. Throughout back kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled with dust and grease
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in-cooler on cooksline Pasteurized Eggs 52 F Sliced ham 59 F Sliced cheese 58 F operator placing in walk-in-freezer. Second temperature Eggs 48 F Sliced ham 49 F Sliced cheese 48 F: Third temperature Second Sliced ham 41 F Sliced cheese 42 F
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath soda machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and floors sticky and greasy. Throughout back kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled with dust and grease
Aug 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Samone Arnold 5/16/2019 Certified Food Manager National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation - ServSafe expired
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area
Aug 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. On sliced tomatoes and cut leafy greens less than 2 hours per manager
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Samone Arnold 5/16/2019 Certified Food Manager National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation - ServSafe expired
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink near cooksline and service window with soda and ice cream machine is completely covered with plastic not operating being inaccessible and cannot be made accessible at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area
Open dumpster lid.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties stored over bottles of water and containers of milk in walk-in-cooler
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.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Andre Goldson Manager
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dining room soda machine dispenser soiled with mold-like substance or slim
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.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-cooler, walk-in-freezer and back kitchen area
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Aug 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Near drive through window in back kitchen area and near icee machine in front kitchen area
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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 or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ciauney Mobley Manager
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.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Near drive through window in back kitchen area and near icee machine in front kitchen area
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.