Burger King #2182
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2024
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Score
Burger King #2182 has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 19, 2024. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 13 violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
“Proper cold holding temperature” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2024
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -No hot water available at handwash sink located near the coffee prep station in the food prep area; water temperature measured between 57F -58F. -Sever water leak at pipeline at handwash sink located near the coffee prep station in the food prep area. -Inoperable handwash sink located near the ice machine bin in the food prep area. **Health Sanitarian instructed person in charge, all staff to wash hands at handwash sink located near the food prep sink until handwash sinks are repaired and compliance check is conducted.** New Violation.
46.981(h)
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Observed ready-to-eat food (i.e. dressing, deli meat, cheese) internal temperature measured between 50 -76 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required in the walk-in cooler. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge discard the food items.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Observed ready-to-eat food(i.e. slice tomatoes & lettuce; and dressing sauce(s)) stored in the walk-in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, improperly date marked, using only days of the week stickers, rather than the date (i.e. month/date/yr.) of when the food was opened and/or prepped.
46.385(b)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: Observed food safety person with ServSafe Training Certificate. {Person in charge stated application was mailed on 12.06.24; however, Health Sanitarian is unable to verify the receipt of submission for application in the Office of Protection internal database} **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.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dishwashing sanitize cycle not properly working, no sanitizing solution tablets observed dispensed during sanitize rinse cycle. **Health Sanitarian instructed person in charge to discontinue the use of dishwashing machine and used the 3-compartment warewash sink in the warewash area until the dishwashing machine is repaired and compliance check is conducted.
46.674(d)(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Wet floor surface in front of handwash sink near the coffee prep station in the food prep area. -Light food debris on floor surface under equipment in the food prep area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -No hot water available at handwash sink located near the coffee prep station in the food prep area; water temperature measured between 57F -58F. -2 out of 3 handwash sink in the food prep area is not working.
46.805
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Dishwashing sanitize cycle not properly working, no sanitizing solution tablets observed dispensed during sanitize rinse cycle.
46.675(a)-(c)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Inoperable dishwashing machine in the warewash area. -2 out of 3 handwash sink in the food prep area is not working.
46.671
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Nov 14, 2024
Routine
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food (i.e. sliced tomatoes & lettuces) stored in working food containers was held between 48.3 -72.5 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge discarded all the food items that were out of temperature via garbage grinder at time of inspection**.
46.385(a)(2)
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Food employee did not follow proper handwash procedures, food employee did not wash hands between changing tasks prior to handling food in the food prep area.
46.132
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the food prep area. **Corrective action was taken, food employee relocated the chemical products at time of inspection.
46.1021
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge discarded the food items that were not time stamped and time stamped the new batches of food items taken out of the refrigeration unit and place on the cookline(assembly) equipment in the food prep area.
46.385(c)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Observed ready-to-eat food(i.e. slice tomatoes & lettuce; and dressing sauce(s)) stored in the walk-in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, improperly date marked, using only days of the week stickers, rather than the date (i.e. month/date/yr.) of when the food was opened and/or prepped. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. New Violation.
46.102
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Wiping cloths observed stored in bucket with quarternary ammonia concentration (QAC) sanitizing solution with sanitizer concentration was 0-100 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions in the food prep area. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge discard the solution and refilled the sanitize bucket with new QAC sanitizing solution with approved ppm levels at time of inspection.
46.731
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Beverages and single use food articles is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the storage room. -Boxes of onion rings is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed 1 out of 3 handwash sink in the food prep area is not working. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration (i.e. chlorine) for dishwashing machine. New Violation.
46.675(a)-(c)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water delay (approx. 5 - 10 mins.) observed at handwash sink located near the coffee prep station in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.805
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Wet floor surface in front of handwash sink in the food prep area. -Whole vegetables (i.e. tomatoes, onions) left on floor surface under storage racks. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed food employees personal item (i.e. backpack) stored on storage rack with food related items. New Violation.
46.981(j)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King #2182 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King #2182 on file is from Dec 19, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King #2182?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burger King #2182.
Has Burger King #2182's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Burger King #2182 have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Burger King #2182 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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