Burger King

971 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

American

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Burger King has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 14, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to three.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brooklyn restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Feb 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10F

10B

Oct 25, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Sep 26, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10F

Jun 27, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Insufficient or no refrigerated or hot holding equipment to keep potentially hazardous foods at required temperatures.

05E

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King on file is from Apr 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Burger King.

How does Burger King compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Burger King most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Burger King's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Burger King have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Burger King 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King is inspected around two times per year on average.

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