Burger Fi

44 N 12Th St 1200 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
American
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2023
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Burger Fi three times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 31, 2023. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Burger Fi is from Oct 31, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Burger Fi on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed insecticide not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the food prep area. Corrective action: the insecticide was removed form the facility.
46.1022
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Residue observed in a floor corner in the walk-in cooler in the food prep area. -Debris observed on the interior of the cold prep unit in the ice cream serving area.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Leak observed in the water filter in the food prep area. -Leak observed in a hand wash sink in the food prep area. -Leak observed in the faucet of the food prep sink. -Out of order toilet observed in the women's room.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Residue observed on toilets in the men's toilet room. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Missing grout observed in flooring in the food prep area. -Standing water observed on the floor under the garbage grinder sink in the food prep area. -Unnecessary item: inoperable chest freezer observed in the bar area. -Gap observed between the walls and base coving in the food prep area near the water filter. -Residue observed on the ceiling of the food prep area. -Trash observed on the floor behind the soda machines in the dining area. -Dust observed on the wall behind a soda machine in the dining area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gap observed at the bottom of the two front doors due to damaged weather stripping and a damaged self closing mechanism that prevents the door from closing completely.
46.922(e)(f)
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Apr 28, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gap observed at the bottom of the front doors.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Exposed insulation observed on the lid on the interior of the chest freezer in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Debris observed on the floor of the walk-in cooler in the food prep area. -Residue observed under the lid of the chest freezer in the food prep area.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Leak observed in the water filter in the food prep area. -Garbage grinder sink is out of order. -Out of order urinal observed in the men's toilet room.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Standing water observed behind the floor sink under the warewashing sink in the food prep area. -Debris observed along the front food prep area. -Unnecessary item: inoperable chest freezer observed in the bar area. -Missing grout observed in the food prep area. -Small holes observed in the wall of the food prep area. -Dislodged ceiling tile observed in front of the walk-in cooler in the food prep area. -Gap observed between the walls and base coving in the food prep area. -Residue observed on the walls and ceiling of the food prep area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Apr 26, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Pickles and onions were held at 45.1 and 47.7 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required in a cold prep unit in the food prep unit. Corrective action: the food in the cold prep unit was placed on ice. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gap observed at the bottom of the front doors. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Debris observed on the floor of the walk-in cooler in the food prep area. -Mouse droppings observed in cabinets in the dining and bar areas. -Standing liquid observed in the cold prep unit in the front counter area. -Residue observed on under the lid of the chest freezer in the food prep area.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Leak observed in the water filter in the food prep area. -Leak observed in the food prep sink in the food prep area. -Garbage grinder sink is out of order.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Standing water observed on the floor of the men's toilet room.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Unsealed utility lines observed in the mop closet. New Violation.
46.921
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger Fi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger Fi on file is from Oct 31, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger Fi?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Burger Fi.

Has Burger Fi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger Fi have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Burger Fi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.