Sebring, Highlands County

BURGER KING #2349

3130 US HWY 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Aug 6, 2025
City
Sebring
County
Highlands
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

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.

Aug 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 23933850

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. Sent operator copy of vomiting and diarrhea procedures. Corrected On-Site

36-06-4

Detail 23933847

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard on floor in the back of kitchen soiled, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23933849

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on the shelf, stacked with water in between, operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 23933846

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23933848

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk in cooler is soiled, employee cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-02-6

Detail 23416117

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw hard shelled eggs above flour tortillas in walk in cooler, operator corrected by moving to a bottom shelve. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23416116

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed four employee drinks on different areas in kitchen on a prep tables, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 23416114

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

25-05-4

Detail 23416115

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters on top of to go cups unprotected, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

22-45-4

Detail 22169830

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized. Observed black growth on ice machine at cup fill area.

22-02-4

Detail 22169837

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed black residue on interior of drink dispenser nozzles at drive through area.

08B-36-4

Detail 22169836

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed bags of marinara sauce stored in splash zone of handsink at back storage area. Sink needs splash guard.

14-69-4

Detail 22169832

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

51-13-4

Detail 22169833

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout via email. Corrective Action Taken

16-48-4

Detail 22169835

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed greasy residue and food debris on cleaned dishes at dish dry rack. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22169831

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label glue residue on cleaned dishes at dish dry rack. Manager removed to rewash. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22169838

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed fry cups stored not inverted at front counter.

25-22-4

Detail 22169839

Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed sandwich wrap papers stored open in splash zone of handsink at back wall. Sink needs a splash guard installed.

08B-12-5

Detail 22169840

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed unwrapped raw burger Pattie's in walk-in freezer. Manager rewrapped . Corrected On-Site

23-01-4

Detail 22169834

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed exterior above cup fill with old food residue and black growth on ice cream/ shake dispenser. Observed extensive green and grey growth on areas above cup dispenser and ice dispenser of customer self service drink dispenser at dining area.

Dec 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

24-07-4

Detail 21657453

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed knives stored in contact with wall observed old food splash on wall, above 3bay. Manager sent knives back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21657452

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook on line, no hair restraint. Manager had employee add hair net. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 21657451

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine which was covered in old grease and dust residue. Manager placed scoop back through dishwash and placed clean tray for future storage. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 21657454

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided via email. Corrected On-Site

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 13

03F-02-5

Detail 21315896

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 stickers on containers with no times marked. Operator states foods were put out at 200pm times were added to stickers. Additional backup pans under counter with stickers and no times. See stop sale on tomatoes. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 21315907

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21315904

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21315901

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

24-05-4

Detail 21315908

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ladel stored on outside of dish rack with ladle up. Observed trash in ladel, manager sent through dish wash. Corrective Action Taken

28-02-4

Detail 21315898

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed large ice flow and large amounts on ice on condenser in walk-in freezer.

24-08-4

Detail 21315906

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-73-4

Detail 21315905

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old rotten tomatoes and large area of wet old food debris in walk-in cooler under shelving. Old debris under shelving beside walls at 3 bay.

14-38-4

Detail 21315897

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Removed from service Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21315902

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed 1 fan on condenser not operating and one fan turning with ice buildup and inhibiting fan. Able to hear ice hitting fan as it turns.

10-12-5

Detail 21315903

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on dirty holder with black growth and water.manager sent through dish wash. Also observed large scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine. Put through dishwash.Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken

25-22-4

Detail 21315899

Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed single serve sandwich wraps stored open u protected in splash zone of Handsink at back storage rack.

23-01-4

Detail 21315900

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed knobs and areas around dispensing nozzles with heavy grease and food buildup on frozen drink machine.

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 20928491

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored beside ice bucket on top of ice machine. Manager removed to chemical storage. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20928496

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at drive through area used as dump sink as evidenced by old food debris in sink Manager cleaned and retrained. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 20928495

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

41-17-4

Detail 20928493

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected by manager. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20928492

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 cooks online no hair restraint.

24-08-4

Detail 20928494

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.manager resituated containers to air dry. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20928497

Basic - Stored food not covered.open bag of flours not covered at dry storage. Manager placed item in storage bag. Observed box of biscuits in freezer not retapped after opening. Manager rewarded. Corrected On-Site

Nov 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 20680992

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-23: Time Extended

Nov 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 20672881

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three small flying insects in dry storage. Operator whisked out small flying insects. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20672882

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach at grease pit area. Operator removed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20672883

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at grease recycling area. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20672884

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 20672886

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning , at the three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-06-4

Detail 20672885

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination coffee filters were inverted and corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning