Burger King

9154 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85207

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk Grade: B

Across the available record, Burger King has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Sep 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

Across the inspection history, “time as a public health control” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Burger King's latest score of 70 falls below the Mesa average of 95. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Time used as public health control not properly documented

Inspector notes: Observed ham with an internal temperature of 53*f in walk-in cooler. According to PIC, ham is placed at room temperature and uses time as a control. It had been previously placed back into the walk-in cooler after service. Discussed importance of discarding all foods that use time as a control. Ham was discarded at time

3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Observed several house flies in kitchen and dining area. Establishment is contracted with Ecolab on a monthly basis and is due for service within 2 weeks

6-501.111(C)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to prep sink

6-301.12

Apr 29, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leaking RPZ backflow device connected to soda machine. PVC plumbing was installed to temporarily catch leaking water and drain into mop sink. When in use, water is also observed leaking onto floor. Must correct prior to 4.25.25

5-205.15(A)

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Time used as public health control not properly documented

Inspector notes: Observed shredded lettuce and cheddar cheese time stamped from 10:28AM, with discard time of 2:28PM ( 20 minutes past discard time). Lettuce and cheese had an internal temperature of 68-72*f and foods were embargoed at time of inspection. Employee, proceeded to refill same container without changing it and restock lettuce with the same batch stored underneath assembly line, that also had an internal temperature of 70*f, with a discard time stamp of 2:28PM . TCS foods are not being discarded within 4 hours and are continuously being used until product is finished, even when stored at room temperature. Discussed importance of labeling all foods and ensuring TCS foods are discarding after 4 hours. Discussed only pulling product in use to prevent confusion of when it must be discarded

3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)

Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage

Inspector notes: Observed dishes stacked wet after sanitation step

4-901.11

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Observed ice bags available, according to employee ice is bagged on site and sold to customers. Bags did not have information or label- For traceability purposes, please be sure ice bags include Name, address and phone number of where the product was made

3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

Inspector notes: Observed less than 150 PPM of quat sanitizer in sanitizer buckets. PIC drained and refilled sanitizer bucket at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels

3-304.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King?

Across the inspection record, “time as a public health control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burger King.

How does Burger King compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Burger King most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Burger King's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Burger King have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero 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.

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