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BURGER KING #2816

1888 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727.443.2743

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats92
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6207578
Grade history
FEB 25
MAR 25
MAR 25
JUL 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026Inspection 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
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near the walk in cooler. Per manager, a work order is in place.
Basic/35B-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled high chairs in dining room. Manager cleaned high chairs
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee touched hat and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment without washing hands. Reviewed with employee and manager. Employee removed gloves and washed hands prior to working at cook line.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled high chairs and tables in dining area. Manager cleaned high chairs. Employee cleaned tables
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food ( box of raw bacon) stored next to not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. ( box of bagged lettuce ) in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager safe food storage of raw food. Manager rearranged food.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public on shelf in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager safe food storage. Manager placed employee food in a container labeled for employee food
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee back pack on tray of bagged bread in storage area. Reviewed with manager and employee. Employee backpack relocated
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the door. Reviewed with manager.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust - handwashing sinks faucet soiled in kitchen. Reviewed with manager. Manager cleaned and sanitized faucets
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Garbage on the pad around dumpster. Reviewed with manager
Basic/33-19-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen. Reviewed with manager.
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 7, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water dripping from AC vent on to food prep table and ketchup dispenser. Operator removed ketchup dispenser and food prep table. Water dripping into trash can. Manager states he knows why it is dripping and can repair it today.
Basic/36-32-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water heater had a leak, operator said it was just repaired, mopped up water Water accumulation in the back of kitcken next to mop sink area
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on the floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved boxes to shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in mens bathroom, sign broken, provided sign for operator and it was posted.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 18, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels,in mens restroom
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Return visit Oct 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the mop sink area room, in front of walk in cooler and in the dry storage area - employee sweeping the floor during the inspection
Basic/36-22-4/Return visit Oct 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer-manager rearranged food
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Oct 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Plumbing system in disrepair. hot water heater draining onto the floor from the rusted area of hot water heater- manager scheduled service this day
Basic/29-08-4/Return visit Oct 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels,in mens restroom
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the mop sink area room, in front of walk in cooler and in the dry storage area - employee sweeping the floor during the inspection
Basic/36-22-4
Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer-manager rearranged food
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers
Basic/14-69-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. hot water heater draining onto the floor from the rusted area of hot water heater- manager scheduled service this day
Basic/29-08-4

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.