BURGER KING #24516
488 US HWY 27 N, Lake Placid FL 33852 · 6897100120
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three small flying insects at counter top by cash out. One by stand up reach in freezer. None landing on food. Ecolab is scheduled to come this week.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ice machine/beverage equipment not properly disinfected after an interruption in water service or a mandatory boil water notice prior to restarting service. Operator was not aware of boil water notice. One bin of ice that was made pre rescinded water notice of 7/7/2026 at 10:00. Operator removed ice and has called maintenance to come clean. Provided operator a copy of the boil water pamphlet.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. One bin of ice that was made pre rescinded water notice of 7/7/2026 at 10:00. Operator removed ice and has called maintenance to come clean.
Nov 13, 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
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels nearest office and at back near exit.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed cell phone.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Operator will call maintenance.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Janice S Kenya Y Suzanne R All 12/18/21
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee was educated on proper technique and washed hands correctly.
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. Operator had new employees sign.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at drive through window. Operator placed at location.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator used beverage cup to scoop ice for drink. Operator was educated on proper use of scoop that is readily available at station.
Floor not clean at soda dispenser area for customers.
Water leaking from handle at drive through hand washing sink.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at office. Operator placed paper towels at location.
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. Two Employees with no form. Operator had all sign.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on pre table, operator removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: tops of hot boxes soiled on line.
Water leaking from faucet/handle at hand washing sink by drive through.
Jan 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream not date marked. Operator dated cream.
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 operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Management and new employee signed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at grease retention area in storage.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three small flying insects at counter top by cash out. One by stand up reach in freezer. None landing on food. Ecolab is scheduled to come this week.
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/
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Bethany. G.
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement.
No soap provided at handwash sink in male stall.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put on hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at drying rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket at reach in cooler soiled.
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