BURGER KING #3697
8175 GLADES RD, Boca Raton FL 33434 · 5619882036
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on floor in kitchen, and one on dry storage rack beside walk in cooler. Operator killed both and sanitized areas.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 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 — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in the ceiling where pipes and wires go into ceiling. Maintenance person fixed at time of inspection
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper in cook line area. Maintenance person moved bug zapper to mop sink area
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on the floor in cook line area. Maintenance person picked up and placed in designated area.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Large co tank in back room by ice machine is not secured.
Food stored on floor. Box of fries on the floor in walk in freezer
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper on cook line area.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Employee washed hands with cold water, I followed and water was still cold, it took a while to get to handwashing temperature of 85°. Approximately 3 minutes total
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with y splitter with hose Bibb vacuum breaker on the hose side
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent full of dust
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over bread in prep area. Employee moved the bread
Sep 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee grab ground beef raw patties placed on grill and change gloves without hand washing.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on floor in kitchen, and one on dry storage rack beside walk in cooler. Operator killed both and sanitized areas.
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. Observed sliced tomatoes at prep line in kitchen as per operator tomatoes sliced approximately 2 hours ago. Operator added time stamp.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees handling food with no certified manager present, manager showed up during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator added paper towels.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures sent procedures to operator. Operator filled out procedures.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed establishment with probe thermometer and does not work.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach to the right of triple sink on floor, and 3 dead roaches on floor at back storage area for sodas. Operator clean and sanitized areas.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed item.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk in cooler. Operator cleaned area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed triple sink drain pipe leaking into sanitizer bucket.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket less than 200PPM. Operator refilled sanitizer that was 200pm and above.
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 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.
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. Observed no written procedure, emailed poster to operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle of degreaser not properly labeled. Operator properly labeled.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket using Quaternary that was less than 50ppm.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding unit-; sausage patties (110F). Operator discarded sausage patties.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drive through window- observed employee cellphone on prep table at register. Employee removed cellphone.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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