Burger King #22626
7450 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33610 · Permanent Food Service · License 3917699
What drove the grade
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 19 routine inspection2 basic-2
- Safety score98
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Licensing inspection
- First visitNov 5, 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.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic3
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Cheese sauce in plastic packaging in plastic container without cold running water. Inspector spoke with manager about proper thawing procedures.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drink on prep table next to plastic wrap. Employee relocated.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear plastic containers.
Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
A98Routine inspection2 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitOct 19, 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.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup up on fans and floor under fans of walk in freezer at time of inspection
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed a mold like substance in ice chute on dining room ice dispenser at time of inspection. Operator had employee clean during inspection
Fixed on the spot
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.