Burger King #8645
4120 Hwy 90, Pace, FL 32571 · Permanent Food Service · License 6701061
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 6 complaint inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 3 basic-6
- Violations at the Oct 7 complaint check4 basic-4
- Administrative complaint on Oct 7, now complaint after follow-upCounts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score70
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint check
- Follow-up visitOct 8, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
4 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic4
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed some of the internal components have been cleaned off. Time extended to next unannounced inspection.
More time given
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Waste receptacle/floor mat/hood filter cleaned in a manner that allows the waste cleaning water to drain onto ground.
Observed less grease in parking lot, but gravel in parking lot is still water and grease logged.
Administrative complaint
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ceiling tiles appear cleaner, but still have some dust and dark grease build-up. Ceiling ductwork in drive thru has been cleaned out.
More time given
Ceiling tile vent missing.
Vent cover not installed.
More time given
- First visitOct 7, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic4
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Inside of fryers are soiled with grease and food debris.
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Waste receptacle/floor mat/hood filter cleaned in a manner that allows the waste cleaning water to drain onto ground.
Evidence of grease in parking lot. Per operators, it is from cleaning hood filters.
Administrative complaint
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ceiling ductwork in drive thru is soiled with dust build-up. Ceiling tiles behind hood vents soiled with grease build-up.
Ceiling tile vent missing.
Drive thru air conditioning vent missing.
Reporting only2
Code 47, Electrical wiring: Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet.
For reporting purposes only. Scorch marks around outlet behind milkshake machine.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair.
For reporting purposes only. Wiring in disrepair behind fryers, drive thru drink machine, and behind safe under front counter.
Earlier inspections 1
A94Complaint inspection4 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitOct 6, 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat 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.
Upon inspection, observed sausage patties 128f in hot hold cabinet # 2, less than 4 hours per employee. Employee opted to discard patties during inspection.
Basic3
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Upon inspection, observed cove molding tiles missing/damaged in mop sink area and dry storage area in rear of establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Upon inspection, observed ceiling vent AC vent missing in drive through area. Observed accumulation of dust buildup in area where vent is missing on ductwork.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen.
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.