Burger King in Tarpon Springs

Last inspected:

40565 Us Hwy 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

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

Overview

This Burger King location in Tarpon Springs has been inspected 15 times since 2020, accumulating 49 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averages 3.3 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared across multiple inspections, including hand washing cited in at least 4 separate inspections (2020, 2024, 2025), employee health policy violations in 2022, and chemical storage issues in 2020. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone were documented in August and May 2020. The most recent inspection on December 1, 2025 identified 12 violations, including repeat findings on hand washing, toxic substance control, time as a control measure, and food contact surfaces, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

15Inspections
49Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Burger King in Tarpon Springs: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 3.3 violations / inspection 3.3 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Burger King in Tarpon Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

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

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Front counter area **Repeat Violation**

— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Front line by the door into the kitchen area

Burger King in Tarpon Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)

— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 4 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 5 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Burger King in Tarpon Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King in Tarpon Springs last inspected?
Burger King #24024 in Tarpon Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 1, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Burger King in Tarpon Springs?
The most frequently cited violations at Burger King #24024 in Tarpon Springs are: Consumer advisory, Proper sewage disposal, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Burger King in Tarpon Springs had?
Burger King #24024 in Tarpon Springs has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Burger King in Tarpon Springs find?
Burger King #24024 in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected on December 1, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Burger King in Tarpon Springs ever been shut down?
No, Burger King #24024 in Tarpon Springs 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 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.
What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
Has Burger King in Tarpon Springs had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Burger King #24024 in Tarpon Springs has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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