Wauchula, Hardee County

BURGER KING #100

415 S 6 AVE, Wauchula, FL 33873

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 Intermediate
Jul 25, 2025
City
Wauchula
County
Hardee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 23904743

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the men's bathroom, operator replace. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23904742

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelet on while prepping food.

08B-38-4

Detail 23904745

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bread on the floor, operator corrected by putting wheels underneath the bread. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23904746

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer.

05-09-4

Detail 23904747

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler in the kitchen.

33-16-4

Detail 23904744

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed it. Corrected On-Site

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

13-03-4

Detail 23519314

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee plating fries and nuggets with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23519313

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer not correctly sealed at floor joints, ceiling repaired in a way that makes it not easily cleanable. Black and brownish growth in seams and joints of walls and ceiling. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer forming from ceiling joint's possibly leaking air from exterior. Walk in cooler door missing inside handle.

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

29-42-4

Detail 22606250

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker incorrectly installed before /above the splitter.

31B-02-4

Detail 22606251

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at sink at cookline.

13-03-4

Detail 22606248

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee plating fries and nuggets with no hair restraint.

14-11-5

Detail 22606247

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer not correctly sealed at floor joints , ceiling repaired in a way that makes it not easily cleanable. Black and brownish growth in seams and joints of walls and ceiling. Ice buildup n walk-in freezer forming from ceiling joint's possibly leaking air from exterior.

16-46-4

Detail 22606249

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.observed glue from labels still on pan surface after washing. Operator removed to rewash. Corrected On-Site

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

53B-01-5

Detail 22297780

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to access training for employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: At callback 9/19/23 Asst.Manager /person in charge unable to open computer to show proof of employee training. No proof available at time of inspection. Admin Complaint

36-03-4

Detail 22297775

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed joints between floor and wall broken and water seepage/condensation buildup causing black growth in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22297777

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in hall to back storage at mopsink. And grout throughout establishment holds food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 22297779

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in walk-in cooler broken and no longer cleanable. Panels have lifted from floor due to ice buildup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22297776

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed joints between wall panels broken and water seepage/condensation buildup causing black growth in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 22297778

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior door covering missing and insulation exposed. Cooler containers open foods frozen burger Patties Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Time Extended

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

12A-07-5

Detail 22132261

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee remove chemicals from line return to work add gloves and touch ready to eat foods without washing hands. Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 22132268

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook preparing ready to eat foods leave line and open coolers and use tongs to place raw meats on grill then return to line touching ready to eat food. Raw meat cooler not sanitized. Handling door to cooler cross contamination to gloves. Manager retrained employee. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22132267

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed open chemical bottle on prep table beside n use knife and open foods. Employee removed to chemical storage area. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22132266

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Non functional towel dispenser at cookline area. Manager added towels to sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22132269

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to access training for employees. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22132270

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damaged ceiling tile over single service storage shelves at back of establishment. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 22132265

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed joints between floor and wall broken and water seepage/condensation buildup causing black growth in walk-in cooler. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22132272

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in hall to back storage at mopsink. And grout throughout establishment holds food debris. Warning

36-11-4

Detail 22132273

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in walk-in cooler broken and no longer cleanable. Panels have lifted from floor due to ice buildup. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22132262

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed joints between wall panels broken and water seepage/condensation buildup causing black growth in walk-in cooler. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22132264

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed sealant or other substance dripping across the shield of the light fixture in walk-in freezer and on to floor. Floor covered in broken ice. Ice buildup behind condenser and on floor in walk-in freezer. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 22132271

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior door covering missing and insulation exposed. Cooler containers open foods frozen burger Patties Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22132263

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop,standing in corner on floor. Warning

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 21698908

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided at inspection via email. Corrective Action Taken

14-05-4

Detail 21698907

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining interior of reachin freezer at cookline. Manager had employee remove cardboard and clean interior of freezer. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 21698904

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior door of reach in cooler missing cleanable interior panel. Insulation exposed to food and food debris, not cleanable.

36-73-4

Detail 21698906

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old spillage on floor in walk-in cooler under shelving. Manager instructed employee to clean area during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-12-4

Detail 21698905

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed grout lines receded and floor are no longer easily cleanable, food particles trapped in deep grout lines.

14-69-4

Detail 21698909

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice flow across over 1/2 of floor in walk in freezer. Boxes of food with ice stalagmites forming. Advised operator to keep food out from under ice forming drips and call repair. Advised catch majority of ice dripage in pans and remove and change out as needed until repairs can be completed.

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53B-01-5

Detail 21523521

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to access employee food safety training. Proof on computer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-24: At callback manager was unable to show proof of any employee training. Admin Complaint

29-28-4

Detail 21523525

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.water filters more than 1 year since changed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-24: At callback water filters label reads 4/7/21 Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21523524

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer holding burgers and nuggets with panels missing from interior of doors and insulation exposed and growing black substance, slimy buildup on interior and exterior of doors. Ceiling of unit has heavy ice formation that has affected fan cover and bent cover away from ceiling over 1 inch. Water dripping from interior on to bags of sealed foods. Manager instructed employee to clean and sanitize unit and inspect and cover foods. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-24: At callback reachin freezer still has uncleanable foam insulation exposed on door interior, observed cardboard on interior floor of reachin cooler . Observed condensation freezing into ice on interior celiling, floor and interior of door closure. Admin Complaint

36-17-5

Detail 21523523

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles with grout receded and no longer easily cleanable. Water and food debris standing on grout. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-24: Time Extended

14-38-4

Detail 21523522

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-24: At callback observed two broken lids in dish drying rack. Admin Complaint

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 13Total: 16

12A-19-4

Detail 21295308

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Manager advised employee and they rehashed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21295309

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to access employee food safety training. Proof on computer. Warning

29-28-4

Detail 21295322

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.water filters more than 1 year since changed. Warning

28-02-4

Detail 21295312

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed walk-in cooler with heavy ice buildup and condensation dripping on boxes of foods. Boxes are sealed and foods inside sealed in plastic. Advised manager to remove affected boxes and inspect all food bags . Store foods not under condenser or ceiling drip age area. Ice machine drain line not connected to plumbing and draining on the floor under unit. Water standing and black growth. Manager called plumber and Plumber arrived during inspection to fix. Ice machine drain line. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21295320

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer holding burgers and nuggets with panels missing from interior of doors and insulation exposed and growing black substance, slimy buildup on interior and exterior of doors. Ceiling of unit has heavy ice formation that has affected fan cover and bent cover away from ceiling over 1 inch. Water dripping from interior on to bags of sealed foods. Manager instructed employee to clean and sanitize unit and inspect and cover foods. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21295321

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy wet debris under prep table and 3 bay with black growth on floor and floor drain. Floor on walk-in cooler and freezer soiled. Observed heavy grease on floor around dirty oil storage. Open bucket of grease and plastic debris on floor beside old grease storage . Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21295313

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles with grout receded and no longer easily cleanable. Water and food debris standing on grout. Warning

14-38-4

Detail 21295323

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21295314

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handsink at office soiled Warning

16-48-4

Detail 21295318

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed heavy food debris on purple lean containers at clean food storage. Manager sent through wash. Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21295316

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager returned to 3 bay. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-08-4

Detail 21295310

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.faucet at front handsink does not turn off correctly. Turning all the way closed keeps water on must adjust to midway open to stop water. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21295319

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer with heavy slime on interior of door and gaskets. Manager had employee clean and sanitize. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-44-1

Detail 21295317

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored beside single service condiments. Warning

29-20-5

Detail 21295315

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21295311

Basic - Stored food not covered.bags of raw burger in reach in freezer uncovered and water dripping from unit. No water contamination on food. Advised put burgers on closed containers in this unit or find another unit to store product. Manager had employee close foods. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Mar 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 20908344

Basic - Accumulation of residue build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20908341

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food at make table. Educated the operator. The employee placed hair restraint over their head. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20908345

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at biscuit oven.

22-16-4

Detail 20908342

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at specialty station.

14-33-4

Detail 20908343

Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Oct 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 10Total: 10

36-32-5

Detail 20587627

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, holes above Co2 and hot water tank.

36-34-5

Detail 20587624

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-03-4

Detail 20587622

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.

36-01-4

Detail 20587628

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed drains soiled.

36-73-4

Detail 20587630

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in Walk in Cooler, at mop sink area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20587623

Basic - Food stored on floor in Walk in Freezer and at dry storage. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 20587626

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at drive in window.

16-46-4

Detail 20587625

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed and placed for washing and sanitation. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20587631

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20587629

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at the 3 compartment sink.