Burger King
421 US 98, Apalachicola, FL 32320 · Permanent Food Service · License 2901321
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 21 complaint inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitSep 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.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager had new solution made. Tested at 200ppm
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Vacuum breaker required on non chemical side of splitter.
Repeat violation
Intermediate2
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on chemical shelf.
Per manager bottle contains degreaser. Manager labeled bottle at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Star and Lofton have not completed food safety basics.
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Ice scoop stored in pan with dirty water. Pan and scoop washed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Dirty water in ice scoop pan. Dust build up on upper hot hold tray area. Residue on cup lid caddie in self service area.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Door in disrepair.
Back door peephole missing, repaired with plastic wrap.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.