Burger King
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
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Score
Burger King has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “personal cleanliness” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Dallas facility scores 92, putting Burger King on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handle equipment wet with sanitizer then proceed to handle food. CA: If used, single-use gloves shall be used for only one task and used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. COS: PIC had employee wash hands and change gloves.
511-6-1.04(4)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed build up of soda residue accumulated on drive thru soda machine. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have soda machine detail cleaned and sanitized by correct by date.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health policy available in facility. CA: Food employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. PIC will have employee reporting agreements on file by correct by date.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handle food with beard longer than a half inch and no beard guard. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS: PIC had employee put on beard guard.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed lids to warmer drawers not properly air dried before being used. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS: PIC rewashed and properly air dried equipment.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed shelved in walk-in cooler rusting with epoxy peeling off. CA: Equipment must be in good repair. Shelving needs to be replaced. PIC will repair shelving by correct by date. Update: Site visit made 02/25/2026. Same shelving unit in walk-in cooler. PIC indicates new units have been ordered.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a build up of grease around fryers. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have fryers detail cleaned by correct by date.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
58
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing food without proper hair restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS: PIC provided hair restraints.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee wearing watch on wrist, and employee wearing bracelet on wrist while preparing/handling food in main kitchen area. CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: PIC instructed employees to remove jewelry.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
90
Feb 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken nuggets and spicy chicken fries holding at a temperature less than 135F. CA: PIC chose to discard food items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee wearing watch on wrist, and employee wearing bracelet on wrist while preparing/handling food in main kitchen area. CA: PIC instructed employees to remove jewelry.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
82
Jul 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked beef patties holding at temperature less than 135F. CA: PIC stated TCS items had been out less than 20 minutes, therefore 1 container reheated to proper temperature. PIC chose to discard other.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handle food with acrylic painted nails without gloves. CA: PIC instructed employee to wash hands and put on gloves.
511-6-1.03(5)(f)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees handling food without hair restraints in main kitchen. CA: PIC provided employees with hair nets & hats.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handling food with watch on wrist, and employee washing dishes with bracelet on wrist. CA: PIC had employees remove jewelry.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
70
Feb 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees handling food without a hair restraint. CA: PIC provided employees with hair restraints.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King?
Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Burger King.
How does Burger King compare to other restaurants in Dallas?
Burger King most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Dallas average of 92.
Has Burger King's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Burger King have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Burger King means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Burger King inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King is inspected around three times per year on average.
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