Burger King, 23904 Us 19 N, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BURGER KING
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 23904 Us 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33765
License #: 6205231
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. By drive thru.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Hot hold units.
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Melted knife handle.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Electrical cord in lettuce on cook line.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
10/29/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil in front of walk in cooler
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Across from. Fryers
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Salad bowls, salad cooler
2/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Wheels of fryers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-use gloves not stored in a clean, protected location.under paper towel dispenser , kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Bottom area of microwave **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Bag of ground beef patties **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above - discarded by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Storage room
9/20/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Beverage container on floor in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelves , dishwashing area
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Top inside area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Plastic containers in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Spray hose at 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. End of cookline
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Open bag of sausage patties, uncovered onion rings **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with food debris. Potato pieces on shelf
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
7/25/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Highchairs in dining area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Next to top slide reach in freezer in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bag of onions **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Box of sweet potato fries **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on shelf in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler/ freezer gaskets. Next to fryers and next to ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer , open bag of sausage patties **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
6/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/5/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Mens restroom and women's restroom with papers on floor
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with greenish substance above handicap toilet at location of one of the previous leaks
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.containers on shelf in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At entry way into women restroom and in women's restroom.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Near large trashcan
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Next to ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Fry holder in dispenser not covered **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored next to large trashcan exposed to splash.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Behind 3 compartment sink and along wall in corner
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies (4) in women's restroom
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched clothing then touched buns without changing gloves **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Next to ice machine
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Mens restroom **Corrected On-Site**
2/1/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Broken thermometer in holding unit. front counter area Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic containers on shelf , walk in cooler
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. storage under soda boxes
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. plastic containers on shelf , walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bag of sausage patties, walk in freezer
10/3/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine along metal seam, kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. on walk in cooler shelves
  • Observed wall in disrepair. dishwashing area
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. near office Corrected On Site.
7/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Broken thermometer in holding unit. front counter
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walk in cooler
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. corner under mops , mopsink area
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under shelves, dry storage
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. under fryer and fry warmer, kitchen
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. dishwashing area
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. to-go containers not inverted center kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. center electrical room- service call in per manager
2/20/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. stall in womens handicap restroom
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans on shelf in dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. leaking ceiling above women stall
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. leaking water from ceiling , mopsink/ dry storage area - leaking roof per manager
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. mopsink/ dry storage area- large trashcans moved under leaking ceiling
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. stall in women restroom
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. to-go containers not inverted , top of microwave Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. reach in freezer near fryer
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bag of omelettes, walk in freezer
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. electrical room
11/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal containers stacked on storage shelf, walk in cooler
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. beverage dispenser inside walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. walk in cooler- temporarily moved to walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
8/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open case of beef patties in walkin freezer
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. space between wall and walkin cooler; you can see daylight
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. next filter change should have been February 2011 according to sicker.
3/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. oil
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. onions in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. under water heater
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
11/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. food containers stacked in walk in cooler
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. cartons not inverted
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. missing tile under water filters
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. back of kitchen
8/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris--metal drawers on cook's line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on frames of hothold drawers--near opening .
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture...under customers drink station.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable...edge by wall---left side of 3bay sink---water collection here.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area...fryer cleaner stored by foods--next to shake machine at drivethru Corrected On Site.
5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands....employees leaving cook's line and not rewashing/resanitizing hands before engaging in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair....fry dump is cracked in 3 spots----corner section is cracked and employees can cut their hands here--not safe--please repair /replace.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on reachin freezer in disrepair---cook's line--by fryer .
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets...cook's line by fryer.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area....at tile grout.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease...inside section of broiler ventilation hood.
12/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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