Burger King At East Palatka #16751, 184 S Hwy 17, East Palatka, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BURGER KING AT EAST PALATKA #16751
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 184 S Hwy 17, East Palatka, FL 32131
License #: 6400828
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 2 votes

Overall Rating:
****
4.1
Ratings in categories:
Food:
****•
4.5
Service:
****
4.0
Price:
***
3.0
Ambience:
****
4.0
Cleanliness:
****
4.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. At front counter.
10/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips. In dining area. Under cabinet.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. At front counter.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Water. On shelf in dry storage area.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken above bread.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter dated to be changed on 5/14
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door. With boxes.
08/05/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of tea container in Walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Sink next to drive thru. Utensil container under towel dispenser at frontline Hand washing sink
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Storage area next to water heater.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Exterior of plastic container In Walk-in cooler
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. Tiny flies near ice machine
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Pink like substance on deflector plate in ice machine **Repeat Violation**
12/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Soda machine housing, drive thru and dining Soft serve housing Ice chute dining room
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Lids in drive thru area
11/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Soda nozzle housing, dining and drive thru.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Comminuted meat patties. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice cream cone dispenser not covered.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Plastic bins in storage area wet nesting. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee machine blocking hand wash sink in drive thru. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Rolling cart for cooking equipment constructed of untreated wood.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black slime in the interior of ice machine, and green slime in ice chute of soda machine in dining area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda machine dispensing nozzles in dining area and drive thru.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, plastic lid for reach in freezer cracked and chipped.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal and plastic bins in storage area.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Take out containers not inverted on cookline, cup dispenser missing lid in drive thru. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin in dining area.
11/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting of all drying containers above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle on mop sink.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs handles in contact with foods in reach in freezer.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Men's room.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, and change gloves, without washing hands.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located behind/near ice machine area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breakfast ham at 46 degrees in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Degreaser over single service items in drive thru storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Patty uncovered in walk in freezer. Liquid butter not covered in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Gravy prepared over 24 hours ago in walk in cooler at 46 degrees.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Ham 46 degrees at time of inspection and gravy at 46 degrees at time of inspection in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb at mop sink.
6/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Drive thru worker changing tasks without washing hands. Taking money at drive thru and then portioning food (scooping hash browns).
  • Critical - No label on water container.
  • No lids/caops on beverage cup dispensers at drive thru.
  • Critical - No thermometer in front counter reach-in cooler - COS.
  • Water on floor behind/near ice machine area. Under bread racks.
  • Wet nesting dishware.
2/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/4/2011Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walk-in cooler racks.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Swiss cheese in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage container. White cheese container in walk-in cooler.
9/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cloth glove used as a food contact surface with ready to eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Cardboard re-used as a storage container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef in open package over fries in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Beef in walk-in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Pump sprayer.
5/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
11/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. SMALL REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical. Observed an employee with long fingernails working with exposed food.
  • Rinse solution not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. DRIVE THRU Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces stored in an unclean area. ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE IN SOILED PLASTIC PAN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food debris. MEAT FREEZER
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ON HEAT LAMP FIXTURE
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FAN GUARDS IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. WOMENS RESTROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. CHLORINE POWDER ABOVE TRIPLE SINK Corrected On Site.
4/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. FILTER NEAR COFFEE MACHINE AT DRIVETHRU NEEDS TO BE DATED WHEN LAST REPLACED/INSPECTED
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. SMALL RIC AT FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. AT DRIVE THRU Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FOOD DEBRIS UNDER MICROWAVE
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. WALKIN COOLER DOOR GASKET
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. LIDS AT DRIVETHRU NOT INVERTED
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. INSUFFICIENT WATER PRESSURE, FRONT KITCHEN HANDSINK
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. NEEDED ON ENDS OF SPLITTER AT MOP SINK
11/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/13/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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2 User Reviews:

Izell Hendrieth

Added on Oct 22, 2014 6:53 PM
Visited on Oct 22, 2014 7:49 PM
Food:
*****
Service:
*****
Price:
***
Ambience:
*****
Cleanliness:
*****
I read all the inspection findings and Understand them completely.
Would you recommend BURGER KING AT EAST PALATKA #16751 to others? Yes

crystal

Added on May 18, 2014 4:45 PM
Visited on May 5, 2014 5:34 PM
Food:
****
Service:
***
Price:
***
Ambience:
***
Cleanliness:
***
Burger king in east palatka has good food, most of the times I have went there they were quick giving my food and the the people that work there were friendly. Burger kind appeared to be clean . My favorite food on the menu is the whopper it is delicious and it fills me up . I would recommend this place to a family member or friends even though most of my family eats there anyway.I'm pretty sure they would recommend to they have made good comments about burger king so as far as rating I would rate a 3 star. Two thumbs up for burger king in east palatka.
Would you recommend BURGER KING AT EAST PALATKA #16751 to others? Yes
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