BURGER KING #996
2506 W MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-443-5810
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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. 1 live roach on floor under burger bun cart adjacent to water heater
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025002616 | Dec 6, 2024 | Feb 24, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser in lobby area is soiled.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A opened carton of liquid egg 46 F stored in walk-in cooler.
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/ Oreana Medina, expired on 03/25/2026.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage shelves stored with single service articles soiled with accumulation of dust.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee's opened bottle of water stored on shelf over/with food to be served the customers in walk-in cooler. Operator removed.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor under burger bun cart adjacent to water heater
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings along floor behind ice machine. Employee discarded, cleaned, and sanitized area. Observed bag of burger bread buns with rodent chew marks and a burger bread bun with rodent chew marks
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed bag of burger bread buns with rodent chew marks and a burger bread bun with rodent chew marks
Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches along floor under burger buns adjacent to water heater. 3 dead along floor under dry storage shelves adjacent to manager office. Employee discarded, cleaned, and sanitized area
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor under burger bun cart adjacent to water heater
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings along floor behind ice machine. Employee discarded, cleaned, and sanitized area. Observed bag of burger bread buns with rodent chew marks and a burger bread bun with rodent chew marks
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed bag of burger bread buns with rodent chew marks and a burger bread bun with rodent chew marks
Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches along floor under burger buns adjacent to water heater. 3 dead along floor under dry storage shelves adjacent to manager office. Employee discarded, cleaned, and sanitized area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on prep table in back kitchen Employee removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at employee hand wash sink by office, corrected m manager fixed paper towel dispenser during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced tomatoes in walk in cooler not date marked
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hand bag stored on food prep.
Food stored on floor. Box of tomatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.