DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

BURGER KING #13922

460 US 27;US 98
Florida, 33825
Lemon Tree
Highlands County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8731034

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the walk in freezer door.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 6/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8681511

  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing/ removed at mop sink.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris under shelving in walk-in cooler and at back storage area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris between equipment on line.

Inspection Date: 5/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8670554

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed half empty twist off water bottle on shelf over make table. Operator disposed of bottle. And advised employees on proper drink cups with lids and placement of drinks.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
  • 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil on cookline. Manager had bucket changed out. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no times on any of the line items. Operator stated that the items were placed on the line at 1015am and added times. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8528942

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook online wearing wrist watch. Operator had employee remove and wash hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw bacon uncovered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352297

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided at inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager sent employee to close dumpster. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung mops to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-11-4:High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee come from restroom and put on gloves without washing hands for the second time at kitchen. Inspector advised and employee removed gloves and rehashed hands. management was advised to review handwash protocol with all employees. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Employee stated all items were put on line at 230pm. Manager had items time marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemical sanitizer stored on rack with nozzle pointed toward and over box of single service napkins/plastic ware. Manager moved to chemical storage area. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in women's restroom at either handsink. No paper towels or napkins or any type of disposable drying employments of any type. No air hand drying appliances. No way to dry hands after washing of any type on premises. Manager had no implements to dry hands at any sink on premises. GM arrived and had employee sent out for hand drying towels which arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site