Burger King # 13000

1510 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19147

American

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Burger King # 13000 appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. On Oct 29, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited three times.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2024

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Drinking ice at the drive-thru ice well observed uncovered. **Ice was covered during the inspection.

46.281

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. **Reviewed proper sanitization procedures with employee.

46.731

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Inverted plastic crates are being used as elevated shelving in the walk-in freezer. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Maintenance tools observed on the floor in the kitchen area; relocate to a designated storage rack when not in use. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Aug 16, 2024

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (house flies) observed in the facility.

46.981(k)(l)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Food preparation sink is not properly sealed to the wall.

46.652

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Maintenance tools stored idly on the ground; relocate to a designated storage rack when not in use.

46.981(e)(m)

Jul 15, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. **Application emailed.

46.103

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (house flies) observed in the facility. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Inverted plastic bread crates are being used for elevated storage in the walk-in freezer. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Nonfood-Contact Surface Cleaning: - General cleaning needed in the walk-in refrigerator; under and behind shelving. - Accumulation of ice on the interior surfaces of chest freezers. New Violation.

46.714

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Refuse Area: - Dumpster lids observed open during the inspection; should be inaccessible to insects and rodents. - General cleaning needed of the rear refuse area. New Violation.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: General cleaning of the floor perimeter in the rear storage room. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Exhaust hoods have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.

46.981(d)

May 11, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Plastic bread crates are being used for elevated storage in the walk-in freezer. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Premises Cleaning: - General cleaning of the floor perimeter in the rear storage room. - Grease & food debris accumulation on the floor behind the ice machine. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King # 13000 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King # 13000 on file is from Oct 29, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King # 13000?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Burger King # 13000.

Has Burger King # 13000's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King # 13000 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Burger King # 13000 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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