BURGER KING #4079
5610 N GALL BLVD, Zephyrhills FL 33542 · 8137828780
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
FEB 24
APR 25
APR 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 5 live ants on wall and floor, left side of 3 compartment sink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025062057 | Jul 28, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $800 |
| 3--2023062222 | Oct 3, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Live, small flying insects found. 3 small flies on wall on under prep table by drive through soda machine, operator killed flies and sanitized wall.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lucinda expired 9/25
Mar 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. 3 small flies on wall on under prep table by drive through soda machine, operator killed flies and sanitized wall.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lucinda expired 9/25
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from back room, maintenance is putting sink in during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any hand wash sink in kitchen, dish room, drive through. Operator put towels at all sinks
Jul 28, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee rubbed eye then started bagging food without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with manager
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly around ice machine 2 live flies under 3 compartment sink 1 live fly in dry storage 2 flies in back around mop sink A
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings in corner behind ice machine 6 rodent droppings on top of boxes in dry storage
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef brisket (44F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put beard guard on
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men's restroom, manager put hand wash sign in restroom
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed box of sauces, 2 containers of syrup, and ice machine containing ice with signs of contamination from fire extinguisher from recent fire. Operator discarded product and had employees start to dispose of ice.
Damaged food not properly segregated. Observed box of sauces, 2 containers of syrup, and ice machine containing ice with signs of contamination from fire extinguisher from recent fire. Operator discarded product and had employees start to dispose of ice.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dining room, bucket catching some water, has 2 wet floor signs out, operator mopped floor. Water is from AC unit, repair tech has been called
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles filled with cleaning chemical stored next to sleeve of lids underneath soda machine area in lobby. Operator moved and stored correctly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the three compartment sink area. Operator replaced.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly by dish washing area.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand washing sink by walk in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches behind the soda box area in back by mop sink area. Employee removed dead roaches and clean and sanitized area.
Oct 4, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 4, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 small flies at soda station in dining room. 1 fly behind ice machine 2 flies under front counter
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on floor in ladies restroom Approximately 15 live roaches under front counter 10 live in sandwich wrapper cubbies on make line, on wrappers 1 live roach on floor in dish room. 2 live roaches on wall under 3 compartment sink
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Under front counter In sandwich wrapper cubbies on wrappers
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor by hot hold pass through 3 dead under 3 compartment sink
Oct 3, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 small flies at soda station in dining room. 1 fly behind ice machine 2 flies under front counter
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 5 live ants on wall and floor, left side of 3 compartment sink
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on floor in ladies restroom Approximately 15 live roaches under front counter 10 live in sandwich wrapper cubbies on make line, on wrappers 1 live roach on floor in dish room. 2 live roaches on wall under 3 compartment sink
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Under front counter In sandwich wrapper cubbies on wrappers
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook touched hat with gloves hand, left cook line, got wrappers from storage area, touched cheese, lettuce, on sandwich, no hand wash or glove changec
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor by hot hold pass through 3 dead under 3 compartment sink
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Long pony tails under visor No beard guard on one cook
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of reach in freezer on cook line torn
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach in freezer Sandwich wrapper cubbies on cook line
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.