Burger King — Florida Restaurant Inspections & Food Safety Records
Burger King operates 429 food establishments across Florida with 7,331 inspections on record. The pass rate is 87.4%, above the state average of 85.6%. Inspections average 4.3 violations per visit.
Most recent closure: Burger King #59 in West Palm Beach, shut down October 10, 2025 for sewage back up.
Largest fine: $2,400 assessed to Burger King #1618 in Milton on February 5, 2019.
Summary based on Florida DBPR public inspection records. Updated October 2026.
Burger King: Comparison to Florida State Averages
Burger King
87.4%
Pass Rate
87.4%
Florida Average
85.6%
Pass Rate
85.6%
Burger King
4.3
Avg Violations / Inspection
4.3
Florida Average
4.7
Avg Violations / Inspection
4.7
Burger King
0
Closures per 100 Locations
0
Florida Average
1.94
Closures per 100 Locations
1.94
Burger King: Recent Restaurant Closures (10)
| Date | Business | City | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King #59 | West Palm Beach | Sewage back up | |
| Burger King | Daytona Beach Shore | Rodent activity | |
| Burger King #3711 | Miami | Fly activity | |
| Burger King #4079 | Zephyrhills | Rodent & fly activity | |
| Burger King | Orlando | No restrooms | |
| Burger King 996 | Tampa | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Burger King | Palm Bay | Rodent activity | |
| Burger King #3140 | Arcadia | Rodent activity | |
| Burger King 11532 | Hernando | Sewage back up | |
| Burger King #5923 | Brandon | Roach & rodent activity |
Burger King: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)
| Date | Business | City | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King #15194 | Fort Myers | 1 (1 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Burger King #6896 | Miami | 6 (1 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Burger King #13849 | Immokalee | 2 | Call Back - Complied | |
| Burger King #2775 | North Miami Beach | 2 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Burger King #23660 | Bradenton | 3 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Burger King #23201 | Bushnell | 2 (2 high) | Warning Issued | |
| Burger King #4321 | Palmetto | 6 (1 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| West Palm Beach Plaza Burger King | Lake Worth | 3 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Burger King 21643 | Parrish | 1 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Burger King | Palm Bay | 0 | Call Back - Complied |
Burger King: Most Common Health Violations
| Code | Violation | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Proper ventilation | 3,256 |
| 14 | Food contact surfaces | 2,211 |
| 23 | Chemical properly stored | 2,174 |
| 22 | Consumer advisory | 2,167 |
| 29 | Proper sewage disposal | 1,820 |
Burger King: Disciplinary Actions & Fines
Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)
| Date | Business | City | Fine | Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2019 | Burger King #1618 | Milton | $2,400 | 6--2018063706 |
| Nov 28, 2016 | Burger King | Orlando | $2,200 | 4--2016037834 |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Burger King | Casselberry | $900 | 4--2018043072 |
| Aug 21, 2023 | Burger King #4451 | Riviera Beach | $800 | 2--2023042338 |
| Jan 19, 2018 | Burger King | Kissimmee | $800 | 4--2017045781 |
| Mar 3, 2017 | Burger King | Kissimmee | $800 | 4--2016048996 |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Burger King | Melbourne | $800 | 4--2023072736 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Burger King #4079 | Zephyrhills | $800 | 3--2025062057 |
| Aug 29, 2018 | Hia Burger King | Hialeah | $800 | 1--2018039093 |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Burger King #5037 | Lakeland | $800 | 3--2023030904 |
Burger King: Fire Safety Violations
Most Common Fire Safety Issues
| Issue | Citations |
|---|---|
| Fire extinguisher in red zone | 94 |
| Exit blocked or locked | 62 |
| Other fire safety violation | 56 |
| Cooking without hood suppression | 4 |
| Missing boiler certificate/report | 2 |
Burger King: Notable Locations
Burger King
29 inspections
174 violations
3 closures
Burger King
30 inspections
211 violations
3 closures
Hia Burger King
32 inspections
179 violations
3 closures
Burger King #1618
43 inspections
114 violations
3 closures
Burger King
40 inspections
215 violations
Burger King
36 inspections
197 violations
Burger King: Locations by City
| City | Locations | Avg Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 35 | 4.86 | 4 |
| Orlando | 24 | 5.98 | 3 |
| Jacksonville | 21 | 5.90 | 1 |
| Tampa | 20 | 4.29 | 5 |
| Pensacola | 10 | 1.69 | 1 |
| Kissimmee | 9 | 4.93 | 1 |
| Ocala | 9 | 5.71 | 0 |
| Fort Myers | 8 | 1.94 | 0 |
| Lakeland | 8 | 2.44 | 2 |
| Tallahassee | 7 | 5.09 | 5 |
| West Palm Beach | 7 | 3.16 | 1 |
| Bradenton | 6 | 4.30 | 0 |
| Naples | 6 | 2.88 | 0 |
| Hialeah | 5 | 3.93 | 3 |
| St. Petersburg | 5 | 4.71 | 3 |
| Cape Coral | 4 | 2.24 | 0 |
| Clearwater | 4 | 4.65 | 2 |
| Gainesville | 4 | 4.16 | 0 |
| Lake Worth | 4 | 2.34 | 0 |
| Panama City | 4 | 3.09 | 0 |
| Port St Lucie | 4 | 4.53 | 0 |
| Boca Raton | 3 | 3.41 | 0 |
| Brandon | 3 | 4.31 | 3 |
| Brooksville | 3 | 2.51 | 0 |
| Crestview | 3 | 1.88 | 0 |
| Daytona Beach | 3 | 6.24 | 0 |
| Lake City | 3 | 4.13 | 0 |
| Melbourne | 3 | 5.18 | 3 |
| New Port Richey | 3 | 3.33 | 0 |
| Orange Park | 3 | 5.80 | 0 |
Burger King: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Burger King locations are in Florida?
- Burger King has 429 locations in Florida tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
- What is Burger King's health inspection pass rate in Florida?
- Burger King has a pass rate of 87.4% across all Florida locations, which is 1.8 percentage points above the state average of 85.6%.
- What are the most common health violations at Burger King in Florida?
- The most frequently cited violations at Burger King locations in Florida are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- Which Florida city has the most Burger King locations?
- Miami has the most Burger King locations in Florida with 35 establishments.
- What was the most recent Burger King closure in Florida?
- Burger King #59 in West Palm Beach was shut down on October 10, 2025 for sewage back up.
- How does Burger King compare to the Florida state average?
- Burger King has a pass rate of 87.4%, which is 1.8 percentage points above the state average of 85.6%. The average violations per inspection is 4.3 compared to the state average of 4.68.
- How much in fines has Burger King been assessed in Florida?
- Burger King locations in Florida have been assessed $62,060 in fines across 172 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $372 and the largest single fine was $2,400.
- How many fire safety violations has Burger King had in Florida?
- 218 fire safety violations have been documented across 145 Burger King locations in Florida. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
- How often are Burger King locations inspected in Florida?
- Burger King locations in Florida have an average of 17.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
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