Bee Ridge, Sarasota County

BURGER KING #2450

4300 BEE RIDGE RD, Bee Ridge, FL 342332565

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Sep 4, 2025
City
Bee Ridge
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

13-07-4

Detail 24007679

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at sandwich station wearing bracelet.

14-69-4

Detail 24007678

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in top of reach in freezer on cook line. Repeat Violation

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 23658221

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in cooler and reach in freezer at top. Repeat Violation

Nov 22, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 23380312

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in coolers next to fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Time Extended

Sep 23, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 23168682

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed multiple ceiling tiles wetwith black substance and stained in dining room. Warning

36-68-5

Detail 23168681

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.Observed droplets on vents in dining room. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23168680

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in coolers next to fryers.

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-14-4

Detail 23041418

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.May be due to delay 1 day of pickup from recent storm.

Feb 14, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 22643437

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed some green debris inside both ice chutes at self serve soda machine. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22643436

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in reachin freezer next to fryers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22643435

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.

33-16-4

Detail 22643438

Basic - Open dumpster lid.Observed lids open.

Dec 13, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 22510677

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup on top of reachin freezer next to fryers.

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

29-34-4

Detail 22463492

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker at hose side of splitter in mop sink.

22-20-5

Detail 22463490

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed some black substance inside top of ice machine.

36-01-4

Detail 22463491

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed debris on floor behind slushy machine.

33-20-4

Detail 22463488

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.Observed grease and leaves under and behind dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 22463489

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled shelves in walkin cooler .

Jul 21, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

13-03-4

Detail 22140702

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee cooking burgers corrected after manager's directions. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22140700

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup behind Walkin Freezer compres.

23-03-4

Detail 22140698

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed debris on pull out refrigeration drawers, not in use on Sandwich line.

33-16-4

Detail 22140701

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

29-49-6

Detail 22140699

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed in single door Reachin Cooler next to ice cream machine.

Jun 2, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-07-5

Detail 22033380

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook touching hamburger then changing gloves with no handwash. Cook corrected by washing hands after education. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22033383

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Did not observe any signed employee health reporting agreements. Educated manager on protocol.

13-07-4

Detail 22033381

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation with bracelet and watch.

36-01-4

Detail 22033382

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed dirt and debris on floors under ice machine and under side below ice cream machine.

23-03-4

Detail 22033384

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

29-34-4

Detail 21744354

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at red hose off of splitter. Educated General Manager on placement.

11-27-4

Detail 21744356

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Emailed operator Vomit/Body Fluid cleanup plan Emailed English and Spanish Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21744353

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement Emailed English and Spanish.

23-03-4

Detail 21744355

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on side of fryer towards Reachin Freezer. Observed gasket soiled with food debris on Reachin Freezer lower door.

33-16-4

Detail 21744357

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open, corrected by manager. Corrected On-Site

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 21500694

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on ceiling tiles and vent in ice machine area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-17: Observed dust on vent above ice machine Time Extended

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-01-5

Detail 21266272

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. Computer system down, no Manuel record. Unable to view any employee training certificates. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21266269

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on ceiling tiles and vent in ice machine area.

08B-38-4

Detail 21266273

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of French Fries on floor in Walkin Freezer . Manager corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21266271

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup in hood over deep fryers . Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21266270

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 20778992

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green substance in 2 ice chutes at self serve soda. Dining room currently closed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20778993

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn Reach in freezer gasket on bottom door.

23-03-4

Detail 20778991

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with buildup of grease on west side of cooks line. Observed food debris on Reach in freezer lower gasket.

25-05-4

Detail 20778990

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed fry pods on floor in dry storage area. Manager removed to shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 20440018

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slime like build up on ice flute, located at self service. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 20440021

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedure for time as a public control. Emailed form to operator and explained how to fill out.

51-11-4

Detail 20440022

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 not secured to wall, located in dry storage.

23-03-4

Detail 20440020

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood, located above hamburger oven. Observed accumulation of dust on fan cover, located in walk in cooler. Observed accumulation of dirt on gasket, located on walk in cooler.

25-05-4

Detail 20440019

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS cups on floor, located in dry storage. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site