Burger King in Tampa
Last inspected:
2601 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33610Part of: Burger King Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Burger King #1981 in Tampa has accumulated 96 violations across 18 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection — near the statewide benchmark of 5.2 but reflecting a pattern of recurring compliance challenges. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly, including employee health reporting violations in 2025 and 2024, chemical storage violations in 2025 and 2024, hand washing violations in 2025 and 2023, and food condition violations in 2023. The facility has never been emergency-closed. A fire safety violation was documented on February 2, 2015, when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone. The most recent inspection on October 15, 2025 resulted in an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition following citation of two basic hand washing violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Burger King in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Burger King in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Burger King in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 3 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Partial· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Burger King in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Burger King in Tampa last inspected?
- Burger King #1981 in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Burger King in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Burger King #1981 in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Burger King in Tampa had?
- Burger King #1981 in Tampa has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Burger King in Tampa find?
- Burger King #1981 in Tampa was most recently inspected on October 15, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Burger King in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Burger King #1981 in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
- Has Burger King in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Burger King #1981 in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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