LEXINGTON, Oglethorpe County

Burger King

643 ATHENS RD LEXINGTON, GA 30648

Food

Latest score

Mar 10, 2026

City

LEXINGTON

County

Oglethorpe

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed accumulations of scale, mold like substances, debris and oils on interior of veg. prep sink, ice machine chutes and flame grill. Clean food contact surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations and potential food contamination. COS Staff assigned.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulations of dust, debris and scale on exterior of ice machine. Clean by 3/20/26.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulations of grease, oils, food + debris on floors under drive thru station equipment, WIC + WIF shelving, dry storage shelving and cook line equipment. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations. complete by 3/20/26. Also clean 3 compartment sink waste line.

Jul 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed opened employee water bottle stored above food pans on line. Corrective action: Employee drinks shall be stored in single use cups with lids and straws, and stored in a location that doesn't pose a contamination risk to food, food contact surfaces, etc. Drink discarded.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup of grease and debris on sides of cooking equipment.

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee wearing wristwatch. Wristwatch removed during inspection.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy ice accumulation in walk-in freezer preventing door from closing. Person in charge (PIC) has already submitted a service request to have unit addressed.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dust and debris on floors in walk-in cooler.

Mar 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 915 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed improper (soda can w/straw) active drink at prep sink. Staff drinks in food service areas must be in a single service cup with a lid and straw. Can removed.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand sink at 3 comp. sink being used to store/rinse scraper. Hand sinks are only to be used for handwashing purposes. Scraper removed and sink cleaned.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No current food service permit displayed in public view. Post current permit by 3/15/24

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulation of debris, scale and mold like substance on exterior of self-serve drink station ice maker. Clean exterior of self-service drink unit by 3/15/24.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed accumulations of grease, dust, debris and oils on floors of walk-in units, under drive thru station equipment, under prep sink, make line and cookline equipment. Also on walls and interior door of walk in, and walk in cooler fan grills. Clean at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 3/15/24.

Sep 19, 2023

Routine

Score: 888 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed staining and scaling /debris on interior of ice machine. Clean and sanitize ice machine by 9/28/23. Staff assigned

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed side door to storage area with damaged/missing door sweep.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed evidence of pests in facility including live spiders and webs at self-service drink machine and at bulk oil tanks. Treat and control all pests. Last service on 9/17 with no pest activity reported on sheet.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Front hand sink posted out of service. Repair hand sink and provide proper supplies and hand wash notice. Did observe staff using rear hand sink and drive thru hand sink properly.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspection not properly displayed. Post most recent food service inspection report at both doors to facility, or post within 15' of point of order.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No current food service permit in view. Post permit in plain view

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed numerous to go cups stacked and exposed to potential contamination. Place to go cups in protective dispensers, or leave in protective plastic sleeves with only bottom of top cup exposed.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed spills, grease and debris accumulating on floors under equipment, by bulk grease tanks and in walk in units. Also observed accumulations on walk in cooler unit utility lines and fan grills, and on fry line utility lines. Clean eith a frequency to prevent accumulations.