Burger King #1613
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Burger King #1613 six times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Corrective action : An employee provided paper towels to handwash sink in the food prep area during inspection.
46.981(h)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Backflow prevention device and water filtration system not installed on water inlet line for the ice machine.
46.823(c)-(e)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Observed ice build-up on cooling lines for the walk-in freezer. -Debris along floor perimeter inside walk-in freezer (underneath shelvings). New Violation.
46.714
78
Feb 20, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Observed ice build-up on cooling lines for the walk-in freezer. -Ice build-up and debris along floor perimeter inside walk-in freezer (underneath shelvings).
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Backflow prevention device and water filtration system not installed on water inlet line for the ice machine.
46.823(c)-(e)
90
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Hands cannot be properly washed at only handwash sink in food prep area; Observed waste water leaking profusely from underneath the handwash sink during inspection. New Violation.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed waste water leaking profusely from underneath only handwash sink in food prep area during inspection. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: Facility's food safety certified person lack the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate; Observed ServSafe certificate only. *Advised facility's food safety certified person to apply for the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate, an application form issued on 1-13-2026. New Violation.
46.103
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Observed waste water leaking profusely from underneath the food prep area handwash sink to the floor during inspection. New Violation.
46.863
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Handwash sink inside the women's restroom area not properly caulk sealed to wall. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: One under-counter refrigeration unit observed not operational during inspection. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Observed ice build-up on cooling lines for the walk-in freezer. -Debris along floor perimeter inside walk-in cooler (underneath shelvings). -Ice build-up and debris along floor perimeter inside walk-in freezer (underneath shelvings). New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Ice machine's condensate lines not properly extended to approved indirect floor waste drain. New Violation.
46.822
52
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Facility's food safety certified person lack the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate; Observed a ServSafe certificate only. * Advised facility's food safety certified person to apply for the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate, an application form issued on 1-14-2025.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dried food residue / pink slime observed on one of the nozzle milk ice cream dispenser machine in food prep area. Corrective action : Person in charge cleaned and sanitized all nozzles for ice cream dispenser machine prior to completion of inspection.
46.711(a)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Static dust and grease accumulation present under exhaust hood system over cooking equipment (deep fryers). New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed grime and debris along floor perimeters of drive through, utility and dry goods storage areas (between beverage dispenser cabinetry & under /around shelvings). New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
74
Aug 28, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed in interior of the frozen beverage dispenser around food prep area. New Violation.
46.712
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: Facility's food safety certified person lack the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate; Observed a ServSafe certificate only. * Advised facility's food safety certified person to apply for the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate, an application form reissued on 8-28-2023 New Violation.
46.103
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Boxed oils are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in food prep and rear dry goods storage areas. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Damaged lid on one of the food prep area chest freezers (by the steamer). New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Equipment cleaning needed: -Interior of walk-in freezer with ice build-up on floor, shelvings, walls, around door and lines for the cooling system unit. -Debris and grimes along floor perimeters inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer (underneath shelvings) . -Ice-build inside food prep area chest freezers.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Grate cover not present over floor drain by the ice machine. -The food prep area steamer pipes not properly extended to approved exhaust hood system. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpan were stored in direct contact with the floor instead of elevated on a utility rack when not in use.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Static dust on ceiling ventilation covers in food and area.
46.981(d)
61
Jul 17, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sliced tomatoes and cut lettuce in prep area were held at 58- 72 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action : Person in charge removed / discarded the out of temperature sliced tomatoes and cut lettuce from food prep area; Replaced with cut lettuce & sliced tomatoes from walk-in cooler, which were measured at temperature of 34 degrees Fahrenheit during inspection.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper hot holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Prepared breakfast sandwiches in hot holding unit were held at 126 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. Corrective action : Person in charge increased temperature of hot holding unit and the prepared sandwiches were measured at temperature of 144 degrees Fahrenheit prior to completion of inspection.
46.385(a)(1)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Facility's food safety certified person lack the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate; Observed a ServSafe certificate only. * Advised facility's food safety certified person to apply for the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate, an application form issued on 7-17-2023
46.103
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Equipment cleaning needed: -Encrusted residue observed in the seams of hot holding units and supporting shelving. -Interior of walk-in freezer with ice build-up on floor, shelvings, walls, around door and lines for the cooling system unit. -Debris and grimes along floor perimeters inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer (underneath shelvings) . -Ice-build inside food prep area chest freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Condensate drain line underneath the backflow prevention device in rearvdry good storage area observed not extended into an approved indirect waste drain connection. -The oven grease waste drain line not properLy connected to indirect floor drain /catch basin in food prep area. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed grimes, grease and debris accumulations along floor perimeters of food prep, utility and dry goods storage areas (between /under cooking equipment, beverages dispenser machine, ice machine, grease tank and underneath shelvings). New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: One under-counter refrigeration unit observed not operational during inspection. New Violation.
46.671
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Static dust on ceiling ventilation covers in food and area. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Probe thermometer for ensuring proper internal temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.59
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (flies) observed in the food prep and rear dry goods storage areas. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Boxed oils are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in food prep and rear dry goods storage areas. New Violation.
46.321
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King #1613 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King #1613 on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King #1613?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Burger King #1613.
Has Burger King #1613's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Burger King #1613 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burger King #1613 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 #1613 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #1613 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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