BURGER KING #59
4175 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, West Palm Beach FL 33409 · 5619882036
Last inspected Dec 10, 2025 · 9 visits since July 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live under trash can dolly next to ice machine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025074514 | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2023048298 | Aug 18, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Dec 10, 2025Inspection 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. Bag-in-box beverage syrup line connection nozzle touching floor/mop water. Operator removed from floor rinsed, washed, sanitized, air dried.
Floor area from triple sink to cook line covered with standing water. Operator stated triple sink overfilled, removed water from floor/cleaned dried.
Oct 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 10, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Hand wash sink missing in ware-washing or food preparation area. Only 1 hand washing sink in kitchen which is causing waste water to overflow onto floor, inadequate number of hand washing sinks available, employees unable to wash hands properly.
Oct 10, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedLicensing Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 8 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
8 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee took multiple orders handling customer payment/order entry system/headset/hair, exited and reentered establishment multiple times then prepared and packaged food and drinks for customers without ever washing hands. Employee unable to wash hands properly due to only hand washing sink in kitchen waste water overfilling onto floor in kitchen.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from cooking raw hamburger to preparing ready to eat breakfast sandwiches without washing hands. Only hand washing sink in kitchen overflowing onto floor. Advised Operator importance of proper hand washing requirements.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched handle to walk-in cooler previously observed being soiled by employee with contaminated unwashed hands. Advised Operator of importance of proper hand washing.
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment changed ownership, open/operating under new ownership, no approved license for new owner, establishment does not meet licensure requirements. Advised Operator of licensure requirements.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; opened bags of raw chicken stored over raw hamburger. Advised Operator of proper storage/separation.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through only hand washing sink in kitchen. Advised Operator to repair hand washing sink to drain properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Cook line lowboy reach in; pasteurized liquid eggs (58F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler less than 4 hours, discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control (TPHC) has no time marking. At cook line; sliced cheese/sliced tomatoes/cut lettuce/ham (TPHC)- no time mark. Operator stated held using time as a public health control since 7:30am, applied appropriate time mark.
Hand wash sink missing in ware-washing or food preparation area. Only 1 hand washing sink in kitchen which is causing waste water to overflow onto floor, inadequate number of hand washing sinks available, employees unable to wash hands properly.
No soap provided at hand wash sink in men's restroom. Advised Operator to provide soap.
Paper towel dispenser at only hand wash sink in kitchen not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Advised Operator to provided paper towels at sink
Standing water in only hand wash sink in kitchen. Wastewater overflows onto floor in kitchen if hands are washed properly. Advised Operator to repair.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area; liquid eggs (88F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, removed from refrigerator at 6:00am, held at room temperature more than 4 hours. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area; liquid eggs (88F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, removed from refrigerator at 6:00am, held at room temperature more than 4 hours. See Stop Sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink; splitter added with hose attached, no vacuum breaker.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. At floor drain under cook line; standing water in/on drain.
Water draining onto floor surface. At back hand wash sink; water draining onto floor.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At kitchen hand wash sink; paper towel dispenser unable to dispense. Operator provided paper towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen ice machine; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Aug 18, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 on wall in dining room 4 on desert advertising picture behind soda machine in dining room 5 on enjoy something sweet poster behind soda machine in dining room by letter ET of sweet. 3 on Coca Cola display on soda machine in dining room. 4 on allergy alert flyer next to soda machine in dining room 2 on wall next to ice machine in the kitchen. 1 flying around by bun rack in dry food storage room
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 ant crawling on bun rack next to ice machine in the kitchen 4 ants on sprite and Dr.Pepper bag n box on soda rack next to three compartment sink in the kitchen Several ants ( too many to count) crawling all over high yield Diet Coke,Minute Maid lemonade,Hi-C Flashing fruit punch,and root beer bag n box on soda rack by three compartment sink in the kitchen.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Aug 17, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 on wall in dining room 4 on desert advertising picture behind soda machine in dining room 5 on enjoy something sweet poster behind soda machine in dining room by letter ET of sweet. 3 on Coca Cola display on soda machine in dining room. 4 on allergy alert flyer next to soda machine in dining room 2 on wall next to ice machine in the kitchen. 1 flying around by bun rack in dry food storage room
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 ant crawling on bun rack next to ice machine in the kitchen 4 ants on sprite and Dr.Pepper bag n box on soda rack next to three compartment sink in the kitchen Several ants ( too many to count) crawling all over high yield Diet Coke,Minute Maid lemonade,Hi-C Flashing fruit punch,and root beer bag n box on soda rack by three compartment sink in the kitchen.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live under trash can dolly next to ice machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken nuggets 120 ( as per employee less than 30 minutes). Employee dropped more nuggets to replace.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quat.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Jul 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Sanitizer not available. Quat 200 ppm
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Open bag of uncooked ( verified on the box in walk in freezer) value chicken stored over raw fish in reach in freezer on cook line. Manager rearranged.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on one side of the splitter at mop sink.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Someone brought the sanitizer. Quat 200 ppm
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Meat freezer sliding plastic lid broken. Large piece missing. ( by broiler )
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. No sanitizer available. Quat 200 ppm
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.