Burger King in East Palatka

Last inspected:

184 S Hwy 17, East Palatka, FL 32131

Part of: Burger King Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Burger King #16751 in East Palatka accumulated 126 violations across 21 inspections between 2016 and July 2025, averaging 6.0 violations per inspection, above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were frequent and recurring: employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, hand-washing violations in at least 3 inspections, shell stock requirement violations in at least 4 inspections, and toxic substance control violations in at least 2 inspections. The facility received an administrative complaint recommendation in September 2023 after 9 violations were found including management awareness and employee health reporting failures, and again in September 2022 after 9 violations including employee health reporting, shell stock requirements, and time-as-control violations. Fire safety violations included a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone (March 2018) and a blocked back door exit (July 2016). The most recent inspection on July 2, 2025 was a complaint investigation that found 6 violations including 2 high-priority employee health reporting violations, with disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
126Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Burger King in East Palatka: Comparison to Putnam County Averages

This Facility 6 violations / inspection 6 violations per inspection
Putnam County Avg 5.4 violations / inspection 5.4 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Putnam County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Burger King in East Palatka: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Food-Licensing Inspection · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to back door.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door exit blocked. Manager moved boxes blocking the back exit. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.

Burger King in East Palatka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V42 Equipment condition
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
— 3 inspections16 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— 4 inspections28 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V38 Waste properly disposed
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— 4 inspections18 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V51 Premises clean
— 2 inspections10 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

Burger King in East Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King in East Palatka last inspected?
Burger King #16751 in East Palatka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 2, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Burger King in East Palatka?
The most frequently cited violations at Burger King #16751 in East Palatka are: Proper sewage disposal, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Burger King in East Palatka had?
Burger King #16751 in East Palatka has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Burger King in East Palatka find?
Burger King #16751 in East Palatka was most recently inspected on July 2, 2025 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Burger King in East Palatka ever been shut down?
No, Burger King #16751 in East Palatka has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
Has Burger King in East Palatka had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Burger King #16751 in East Palatka has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Burger King in East Palatka operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Burger King at East Palatka #16751 (2016).

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