Tampa, Hillsborough County

BURGER KING #24309

801 E SCOTT ST, Tampa, FL 33602

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Sep 24, 2025
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03F-02-5

Detail 24061740

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. Cut tomatoes cut lettuce not marked manager added time marks to items Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24061739

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor walk in cooler

Dec 30, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-16-4

Detail 23444670

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer across from oven in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Time Extended

Oct 28, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 9

01B-13-4

Detail 23312151

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 bags of lettuce in walk in cooler turned brown. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23312148

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23312146

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator discarded. Container of light cream accidentally left in cooler no longer in use waiting to be picked up. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 23312152

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23312147

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By office, operator replaced Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23312153

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. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23312150

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in front of Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 23312145

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open juice box in walk in cooler. Open water in reach in cooler on hot line. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23312149

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer across from oven in kitchen Warning

May 29, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-09-5

Detail 22897428

Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Operator stated they empty the machine every day and refill it, but only clean it every other day. I let her know that it is required to be cleaned every time they empty it or if the product is maintained in the machine at 41F or below every time that product is emptied.

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

12B-14-4

Detail 22452875

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Employee drink stored inside ice machine. Manager removed drink and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22452880

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees not using hair restraint.

33-19-4

Detail 22452879

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

14-42-4

Detail 22452876

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing.

23-03-4

Detail 22452881

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.

33-16-4

Detail 22452877

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

12B-13-4

Detail 22452878

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in frezzer next to microwave in back kitchen area. Manager removed drink and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

Apr 17, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-42-4

Detail 21940530

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter installed

36-73-4

Detail 21940532

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21940533

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled

22-16-4

Detail 21940531

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Mar 6, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 13

11-01-5

Detail 21834032

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Joseph Murphy Manager

53A-10-4

Detail 21834028

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Joseph Murphy manager.

53B-01-5

Detail 21834033

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.

12B-07-4

Detail 21834036

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near drive through window

12B-12-5

Detail 21834037

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cup of coffee without a lid on prep reach-in-cooler

40-06-5

Detail 21834034

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal items jacket and backpack on shelf with cut leafy greens, tomatoes, pickles and onions. Repeat Violation

13-02-4

Detail 21834035

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator engaging in food preparation and no wearing an effective hair restraint

36-73-4

Detail 21834027

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment and walk-in-freezer

08B-38-4

Detail 21834030

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickle bucket on floor in walk-in-cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 21834038

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 21834031

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in walk-in-cooler top shelf

25-06-4

Detail 21834026

Basic - Single-service articles not stored protected from contamination. Soiled and next to hand sink without a splash guard. Near drive through window

42-01-4

Detail 21834029

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Near back kitchen door and front kitchen area

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 21517937

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly observed in mop sink area. 1 fly observed on soda box lines. 1 fly on wall above soda boxes. Manager eradicated flies and cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 21517939

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cut leafy greens in walk in cooler. Items relocated to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 21517932

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21517935

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above coffee station. Already scheduled to be cleaned. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21517941

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf with clean equipment.

24-08-4

Detail 21517933

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

14-38-4

Detail 21517936

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple cracked containers on clean rack. Discussed with manager.

23-03-4

Detail 21517938

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on line. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21517940

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters left out. Repeat Violation

33-31-5

Detail 21517934

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused chicken station prep cooler by back door. Cooler under coffee station not functioning properly.

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 21303299

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Not completed yet. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21303298

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above coffee station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Still observed. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21303300

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Still observed. Time Extended

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 21300562

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 flies observed by soda syrup boxes, landing on the lines. 5 flies observed landing on the bread rack. 5 flies observed landing on the outside of single use boxes. 10 flies observed in the dish area, landing on clean dishes. 5 flies observed in the mop sink. 5 flies observed on ladder to roof, by office. 20 flies (approximately) observed landing on unwashed, unpeeled onions. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 21300565

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21300566

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

12B-07-4

Detail 21300564

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over clean equipment in dish area. Coffee cup on counter next to bread toaster. Relocated drinks to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21300561

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

23-03-4

Detail 21300560

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on line. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21300559

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21300563

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go cartons on floor. Coffee filters not protected. Warning

Feb 24, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-42-4

Detail 20888782

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

24-08-4

Detail 20888785

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

36-73-4

Detail 20888784

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under used oil container.

08B-38-4

Detail 20888783

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickle buckets on floor in walk in cooler. Moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 20682448

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a dump sink. Observed ice in handwash sink. Melted. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 20682451

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 20682453

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickle buckets in walk in cooler.

05-09-4

Detail 20682452

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Manager had it in office and placed it into the cooler at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20682450

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer across from ice machine. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20682449

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Sitting in water by back storage rack.