Burger King in Tampa
Last inspected:
3009 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612Part of: Burger King Florida health inspections, violations & closures
BURGER KING 4981 in Tampa has 17 inspections on record between August 2022 and August 2025, documenting 62 total violations—an average of 3.6 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations included employee health reporting (cited in at least 3 inspections), food contact surface issues, chemical storage, and shell stock requirements. A complaint-based inspection on October 25, 2022 prompted a Warning Issued disposition after findings of management awareness failures and employee health policy violations. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on August 5, 2025 was completed with no further action required.
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
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Burger King in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Burger King in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Burger King in Tampa last inspected?
- Burger King 4981 in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 5, 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 4981 in Tampa are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Burger King in Tampa had?
- Burger King 4981 in Tampa has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Burger King in Tampa find?
- Burger King 4981 in Tampa was most recently inspected on August 5, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Burger King in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Burger King 4981 in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Burger King in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Burger King 4981 in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Burger King in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Burger King #4981 (2019).
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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.
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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