Burger King #16598
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2024
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Score
Going back to 2010, Burger King #16598 has 18 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 21, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited seven times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLLOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS BEING STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOODS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (10-28-2020) POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREEN MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND SHELVES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Oct 28, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 20, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2369473 ON 4-20-20 #55-: MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR STORED BREAD. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 20, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE WORN RODENT PROOF STRIPPING ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK FROM THE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE STORED BREAD COVERED WITH PLASTIC. MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM CEILING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR STORED BREAD. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNUSED COOLER AT THE REAR MOP SINK AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Oct 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RAISE THRESHOLD BETWEEN ENTRANCE/EXIT DOUBLE DOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 23, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AREA AND AT AREA IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK. FOUND PUDDLES OF WATER AND GREASE SPILLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR SO AS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF CARD BOARD BOXES FROM THE FLOOR. ALL ITMES MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 7, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 2, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 20, 2015
License
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,THIS AREA IS WHERE SMOOTHIES,MILK SHAKES,FRAPPE COFFEES ARE PREPARED.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING.NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND IN CUSTOMER DINING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 2, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING FRYERS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET COMMODE IN MENS BATHROOM,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED, IN PREP AREA,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REPAIR PANEL ON WALL BY DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW,
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May 6, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM HAS A BROWNISH,YELLOWISH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ALONG THE TUBE AND THE PLASTIC LID OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE INTERIOR PANEL, TUBE AND THE PLASTIC LID. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A). MANAGER STARTED CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE WHILE I STARTED TYPING THE REPORT. MANAGER SANITIZED THE INTERIOR PANEL ALSO AFTER CLEANING THE INTERIOR PANEL,TUBE AND THE PLASTIC LID. ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL IS NOW CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. KNIVES ALL OVER THE PREP COOLER, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK TO STORE THE KNIVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD SUPPLY SHELVING IN THE STORAGE AREA, UNDER ALL THE COOLERS AND BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT-(WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED) AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER,UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS-(WITH FOOD DEBRIS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER.
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Aug 21, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, SMALL FREEZERS, TABLES AND CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE/SMOOTHIES MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET FOR 3PART SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR MOP SINK, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Jul 25, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment and deep fryer cabinet not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers not cleaned in dining and prep area. Instructed to detail clean.
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Dec 1, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT UNDER COUNTER COOLER WHERE SALADS ARE STORED
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER FRY STATION INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 2 IN FRONT DINING,1 REAR PREP ABOVE HOLDING MACHINE.
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Sep 10, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT UNDER COUNTER COOLER WHERE SALADS ARE STORED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER FRY STATION INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 2 IN FRONT DINING, 1 REAR PREP ABOVE HOT HOLDING MACHINE.
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Aug 30, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT UNDER COUNTER COOLER WHERE SALADS ARE STORED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER FRY STATION INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED THREE CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 2 IN FRONT DINING, 1 REAR PREP ABOVE HOT HOLDING MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King #16598 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King #16598 on file is from Nov 21, 2024. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King #16598?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Burger King #16598.
Has Burger King #16598's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King #16598 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burger King #16598 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Burger King #16598 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #16598 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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