Burger King in Hernando, Florida, reopens after a brief closure due to 5 violations in Citrus County

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The Burger King at 635 W Norvell Bryant Hwy in Hernando, Florida, recently faced a temporary setback but quickly rebounded. On September 10, 2024, the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted an inspection that resulted in the Citrus County popular fast food restaurant's temporary closure due to five violations, including one high-priority infraction.

The high-priority violation involved raw sewage backing up through a floor drain in the kitchen, creating an unsafe situation where employees were observed walking through wastewater while bagging orders.

This serious issue prompted immediate action from the restaurant management.

Additionally, the inspection revealed four basic violations. These included water leaking from ceiling tiles and a vent in the dining room, an overflowing dumpster, dirty floors in various areas, and standing water in a kitchen floor drain.

Despite these challenges, Burger King's team was able to quickly rectify these health and food safety issues to welcome back the local customers.

This was evident on the following day, September 11, 2024, when a follow-up inspection showed improvement. The restaurant addressed most of the issues, with only one basic violation remaining, according to state records.

This quick turnaround allowed this Burger King location in Hernando to reopen its doors to the Citrus County community.

For locals seeking updated information on their favorite eateries, this incident reminds them of the ongoing efforts to ensure public health in the food service industry.

Burger King, known for its grilled burgers and fries, holds a 3.3-star rating from 370 Google reviews.

A recent customer and local guide named Selena Phillips, shared their experience on Google Reviews: "Best service and food I've had from a Burger King in many years!"

Violations List:

High Priority:

• Raw sewage/wastewater on ground of establishment

Basic Violations:

• Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law
• Dumpster overflowing garbage
• Floor was dirty in various areas
• Standing water in floor drain