BURGER KING #23660
5417 LOCKWOOD RIDGE RD, Bradenton FL 34203 · 941-242-0252
Last inspected Dec 29, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018020053 | Mar 9, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 | $100 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.observed buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryers in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over burger grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lids.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Person in charge placed towels next to sink.
Food stored on floor.observed in back kitchen area fryer oil and soda boxes stored on floor. Person in charge stated no deliveries today and removed from floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryers in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over burger grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area with wristband on wrist. Employee removed bracelet and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor area covered with standing water by office. Person in charge mopped up water.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryers in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over burger grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in main kitchen area ice bin with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area in Burger make station employee engaged in food preparation with a watch on wrist. Person in charge had employee remove watch and wash hands.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in front kitchen area both lids covering ice cream machine have a chip on the corner. Person in charge stated he ordered new lids for the machine.
Garbage on the pad around dumpster on South end of parking area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back kitchen area.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed in Burger make station area hot sauce stored next to sanitizer bucket. Person in charge removed hot sauce.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in the main kitchen.
Food stored on floor in Walk in freezer in back area of kitchen. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Open dumpster lid on East end of parking lot. Person in charge closed dumpster lid.
Water leaking from pipe under Handwashing sink by office in main 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.