How many health inspections has BURGER KING #47 had?

BURGER KING #47 has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has BURGER KING #47 ever been shut down?

No, BURGER KING #47 has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at BURGER KING #47?

The most frequently cited violations at BURGER KING #47 are: Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting, Proper sewage disposal.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

BURGER KING #47

231 N DIXIE HWY, Lake Worth, FL 33460

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PHOENIX OF N DIXIE HWY LLC · License: SEA6000370

BURGER KING #47 in Lake Worth, FL has 19 inspections on record with 49 total violations (2.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

19Inspections

49Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 24, 2025

Inspection History (19)

Mar 24, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Sep 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Mar 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

Sep 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 29, 2020 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Apr 1, 2020 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 17, 2019 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Oct 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jun 27, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Aug 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 13, 2017 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 16, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 7, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

BURGER KING #47 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has BURGER KING #47 had?: BURGER KING #47 has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has BURGER KING #47 ever been shut down?: No, BURGER KING #47 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at BURGER KING #47?: The most frequently cited violations at BURGER KING #47 are: Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting, Proper sewage disposal.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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