East Palatka, Putnam County

BURGER KING

184 S HWY 17, East Palatka, FL 32131

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
6 High Priority
Sep 25, 2023
City
East Palatka
County
Putnam
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

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 25, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 8

12A-12-4

Detail 22312874

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee place raw chicken into tray to cook with gloved hands, then handle mozzarella sticks and clean wrapper. Spoke to employee who removed gloves and washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

08B-56-4

Detail 22312876

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottled orange juice stored in drink ice.

35A-02-6

Detail 22312878

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three flying insects observed in back of kitchen. Person in charge killed and discarded. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 22312873

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Orange juice bottle stored in drink ice. Person in charge discarded ice.

03A-02-5

Detail 22312880

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid egg sitting on counter at 44F. Person in charge discarded. Recommend holding on time Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 22312879

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle stored on top of reach in cooler by food products and single service items. Moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22312877

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. New team members not informed of reporting responsibility. Person in charge had employees read and sign during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 22312875

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones stored on prep table. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

45-04-4

Detail 22312872

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed oven being used to cook beef burgers as broiler is not getting to temperature. Oven stored outside of hood system.

Nov 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21390052

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid egg sitting on counter at 66F. Coffee base with cream at 49F. Person in charge moved items to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 21390045

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. Cheese, ham, lettuce on line held on time per person in charge with no time mark. Person in charge marked appropriately. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 21390050

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow preventer missing from hose bibb at irrigation well with hose attached. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 21390044

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels from back hand wash sink during inspection. Person in charge provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 21390049

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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21390046

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on ceiling over make line. Also, in dining room, ceiling tiles with water damage, person in charge states there was a leak, has work order to repair tiles. Leak has been repaired. Also observed water damage to walls in dining room, paint bubbling in multiple areas of the wall.

35A-03-4

Detail 21390047

Basic - Dead insects on premises. Observed approximately 16 dead insects on the ground of dry storage with drive through window.

12B-12-5

Detail 21390048

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. Employee drink with no lid or straw on table in kitchen, also orange juice on table. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21390051

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven with debris buildup. Also soda nozzle area of drink dispenser in dining room with debris buildup.

21-11-4

Detail 21390043

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer solution at drive through dispenser area soiled. Person in charge replaced. Corrected On-Site

Mar 9, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 20915902

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in freezer opened package of raw fish stored under package of chicken. Person in charge rearranged. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 20915900

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb by dumpster with black hose attached. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 20915896

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by drive though missing paper towels. Person in charge provided. Corrected On-Site

29-24-4

Detail 20915897

Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Outside back door two caps missing on pipes by grease trap.

40-06-5

Detail 20915894

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table at front by ice cream machine. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20915901

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. At the time of inspection observed employee with hair down working with bacon. Employee put hair up during inspection. Corrected On-Site

33-20-4

Detail 20915898

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Near grease trap outside back door.

32-23-4

Detail 20915895

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Mens restroom is out of order during inspection.

08B-17-4

Detail 20915899

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat products in walk in cooler.

Dec 8, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

29-34-4

Detail 20711335

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on splitter for mop sink faucet where red hose is attached. Missing on out side faucet by dumpster area where black hose is attached. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Vacuum breaker at dumpster is still not present. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 20711336

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. No proof of any employee training could be provided. Manager states he just took over store and does not have access to records on computer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Employee training records still not provided. Manager states that company is changing computer systems and she cannot access past records. Admin Complaint

Oct 6, 2021

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 18

08A-05-6

Detail 20568404

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored on shelf over ready to eat French toast sticks in walk in cooler. Raw bacon stored on shelf over ready to eat tomatoes. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 20568394

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. Cut lettuce, cut tomatoes and cheese on cook line not time marked. Manager states items put into service approximately 15 minutes prior. All items time marked. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20568388

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in warming bin over make line 128°F. Chicken voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 20568400

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on splitter for mop sink faucet where red hose is attached. Missing on out side faucet by dumpster area where black hose is attached. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-02-7

Detail 20568399

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any certified food manager for this location could be provided. Manager states he has one, but he just took store over. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20568391

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. No proof of any employee training could be provided. Manager states he just took over store and does not have access to records on computer. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20568390

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed at front counter expired 06/01/2021.

12B-12-5

Detail 20568387

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. Employee drink cup with red beverage in back area of kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 20568396

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee blue tshirt stored on top of bag in box sodas in back kitchen area.

13-03-4

Detail 20568398

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line. Cook put hair restating on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20568397

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer in complete disrepair. Manager states car crashed into walk in freezer. Inspector notes new walk in freezer is in parking area. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 20568401

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under drive through equipment. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor around CO2 tank in dry storage area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20568395

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two containers of pickles and container of oil on floor in back kitchen dry storage area.

33-19-4

Detail 20568392

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

33-29-4

Detail 20568403

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid for outside dumpster is broken. Repeat Violation

14-47-4

Detail 20568393

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted.

23-03-4

Detail 20568402

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grey garbage can near hand washing sink in back of kitchen. Cabinet area under drink dispenser in dining area. Gasket for reach in cooler at front counter where milk is stored. Warming bins for fried products. Silver racks at front counter.

42-01-4

Detail 20568389

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket of mop water in back kitchen.