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BURGER KING #16751

184 S HWY 17 · EAST PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32131

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 10, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3482312
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8822504
DBPR license6400828

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#6High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies in the employee corner of the storage area opposite the mop sink. Observed 5 flies on expired bread rack by rear exterior door. Observed 2 flies in dry storage area of closest the drive through first window. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In the walk in freezer, opened bag of raw frozen chicken over opened box of bagged raw frozen fish. Operator relocated the frozen fish. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate53B-01-5

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. Operator unable to provide proof of any employee food handler training at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles around air vents have build up of dust. Per operator planning a date to deep clean ceiling tiles. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket stored by bulk ice bin not inverted. Operator hung the bucket inverted from wall. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License at front counter expired 06/01/2024. Operator has current license on computer to print and display. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep station where orders are bagged. Operator relocated the employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage by the drive through, box of single service drink cups stored on the floor.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.