Burger King #1679

3238 W US 90, Lake City, FL 32055 · Permanent Food Service · License 2200135

B
Grade B
Safety score 89 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 20, 2026

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.High priority · fixed on the spot · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 20 complaint inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 3 basic (2 repeats)
    -11
  • Safety score89

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Complaint inspection

5 violations found
  1. First visitAug 20, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    5 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.

      eggs (115°F - Hot Holding); eggs (131°F - Hot Holding) items in hot holding unit on cooks line, operator voluntarily discarded.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Interior hot holding unit on front line.

    Basic3

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Top of hot holding unit over cooked potatoes soiled with grease. Metal area over fryers grease is dripping.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.

      Under hand washing sink by office.

    • Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.

      Outside back door, operator closed lid.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

A95Complaint inspection4 violations No follow-up needed
  1. First visitJul 21, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    4 violations found:

    • 4 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Basic4

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.

      Bacon on prep table next to hand washing sink across from dry storage area. Manager moved bacon to another prep table.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Front counter warmer greasy. Hood vents greasy. Area around drive thru soda nozzles soiled with old food debris.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Toilet leaking.

      Pipe beneath hand washing sink next to office.

    • Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.

      Dumpster behind building. Manager closed lid.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

Non-food contact surfaces clean2
Plumbing and backflow prevention2
Garbage and refuse2
Food out of temperature1
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1