Avon Park, Highlands County

BURGER KING #13922

460 US HWY 27 S, Avon Park, FL 33825

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Oct 16, 2025
City
Avon Park
County
Highlands
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

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.

Oct 16, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 24121428

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink like substance on the white guard in the ice machine, employee cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 24121429

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath back door in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24121427

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dirt and dust on the fan guards in the walk in cooler.

21-08-4

Detail 24121430

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket was at 0ppm when operator tested, operator changed the sanitizing solution and read at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-26-1

Detail 23563009

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

35B-01-4

Detail 23563010

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

Detail 23563008

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

Jun 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

29-18-4

Detail 22932171

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing/ removed at mop sink.

36-73-4

Detail 22932170

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

Detail 22932169

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris between equipment on line.

May 9, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03F-02-5

Detail 22861944

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

12B-02-4

Detail 22861943

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

Detail 22861942

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil on cookline. Manager had bucket changed out. Corrected On-Site

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

13-07-4

Detail 22645556

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

Detail 22645557

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw bacon uncovered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-11-4

Detail 22373201

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

Detail 22373203

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

Detail 22373200

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

Detail 22373206

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

51-13-4

Detail 22373204

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided at inspection. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22373202

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager sent employee to close dumpster. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22373205

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung mops to dry. Corrected On-Site

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

03F-02-5

Detail 21850188

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 time mark on carmelized onions at cookline. Manager states just loaded for lunch and added time mark of 4 hours. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 21850184

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker installed before the splitter not after the splitter. Manager moved splitter to proper location.

31A-11-4

Detail 21850185

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sink at front drive through area used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in basin. Manager retrained staff. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21850186

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. Form sent via email. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 21850192

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at side prep handsink near dry storage and ice machine. Manager added soap. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21850183

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21850187

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manger sent back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21850191

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at bottom of door into freezer. Gaskets missing or broken and door not sealing causing ice buildup. Also ice buildup on drain lines at freezer condenser.

51-13-4

Detail 21850189

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-48-4

Detail 21850190

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed one pan with food still adhering. Manager sent back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 21346704

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuume breaker installed before splitter. Manager moved to place splitter below the splitter. Corrected On-Site

16-07-4

Detail 21346699

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed greasy interior of sink basin at sanitizer bay.

36-73-4

Detail 21346703

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under shelving at back storage area.

14-69-4

Detail 21346701

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

16-46-4

Detail 21346702

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Sent back to warewash. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21346700

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed foods in walk-in freezer not reclined after opening. Foods exposed to possible above contamination. Manager had employee take food to front line. Corrected On-Site

Sep 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

12A-01-4

Detail 20515785

Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Observed employee used hand antiseptic in place of washing hands. Instructed employee on the proper handwashing technique. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 20515787

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys next to single service item at the front counter. Operator removed keys and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20515786

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top sliding reach in freezer gaskets soiled in middle of kitchen.

33-16-4

Detail 20515788

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

36-10-4

Detail 20515789

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor underneath the self serve soda machine in front dining area.