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BURGER KING #3140

1016 E OAK ST, Arcadia FL 34266 · 863.494.6671

Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats86
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2400097
Grade history
DEC 23
OCT 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings underneath soda machine at front counter in dining area.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2024057482Oct 3, 2024Jan 30, 2025$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute at soda dispenser in dining room had black like substance on side and back, operator cleaned and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the door of walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 7, 2025Inspection 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler in the kitchen that does not work.
Basic/14-11-5
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash on the ground pad next to dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around the door of the walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Observed beef patties not covered in the walk in freezer, operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 6, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed a hole in the ceiling in the men's bathroom near the handwashing sink.
Basic/36-37-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed some ice buildup up the walk in freezer above the fans and at the bottom of the door.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed two storage racks and two fryers in the garbage enclosure.
Basic/33-30-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls towards the back of the kitchen near the bread racks and soda boxes and the back drive thru area walls with accumulation of dust.
Basic/36-27-5
Oct 3, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed wall buckled on wall by rear entrance door.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in top of walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed fryer and reach in cooler on garbage pad.
Basic/33-30-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 3, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings underneath soda machine at front counter in dining area.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to drive through window.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed wall buckled on wall by rear entrance door.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in top of walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gasket and bottom of reach in cooler next to cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed fryer and reach in cooler on garbage pad.
Basic/33-30-4/Warning
Dec 6, 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
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager put on schedule to clean tonight.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with loose bangs boxing fries. Manager had all put on hairnets and wash hands..
Basic/13-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager had all put on hairnets and wash hands..
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken and cracked ice bucket. Manager removed from use.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed front counter employee with long fingernails brushing loose hair from face then handle clean equipment and refill candy containers and blend smoothie without washing hands. Manager retrained employee.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker removed and splitter added. Manager added to list to pick up tomorrow.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee with very long and heavily bejeweled fingernails handling open foods making drinks and serving ice cream, blending smoothies, handling single service items and touching clean equipment. Manager had employees wash hands and add gloves.
Intermediate/13-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees working with open food on cookline with bracelets and watches. Manager had employees remove items and wash hands before returning to line.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on line with part hair pulled up and other short hair not covered with hat or visor. Manager had employee add hairnet then wash hands and return to line.
Basic/13-02-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager with loose hair boxing fries on line.
Basic/13-03-4
Stored food not covered. Observed box of open Pattie's in walk-in freezer not rewrapped after opening. Manager rewrapped items.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site

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.