Burger King #983
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Burger King #983 five times, with records going back to 2023. On Apr 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
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 four times.
Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ice Cream machine observed having old residue. **Person in charge took corrective action.
46.711(a)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Meat Broiler hood system observed to have a loud noise but working properly. **Advised to get it checked. New Violation.
46.671
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dust pan observed not elevated. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of grease. New Violation.
46.981(d)
78
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the bathroom areas to remind food employees to wash their hands. **Person in charge took corrective action.
46.825(a)
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. **Time stickers were not observed for every 4 hours. Person in charge took corrective action.
46.385(c)
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. **Person in charge with the food safety certification from the city of Philadelphia has to be present at all times! not a ServSafe.
46.103
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following were observed: -light food debris/residue around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Grease accumulation on interior surfaces of cooking equipment -Light food debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in freezer/under-the-counter refrigeration units -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer/perimeters of ceiling of walk-in freezer
46.714
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Disposable water in the handwash sink and the floor drain was observed stand still due to the water not draining. **Person in charge was advised to use the other 2 handwash sinks. Maintenance ticket was issued, scheduled for 6-9-25. New Violation.
46.863
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have static dust and grease.
46.544(e)
58
Apr 10, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand wash sink in the Food Prep area.
46.981(h)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Garbage grinder sink observed not in use.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following were observed: -light food debris/residue around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Grease accumulation on interior surfaces of cooking equipment -Light food debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in freezer/under-the-counter refrigeration units -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer/perimeters of ceiling of walk-in freezer
46.714
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Static Dust accumulation observed in the walk-in units fan guards.
46.981(d)
74
Mar 11, 2024
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Biscuits observed uncovered in the walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.281
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the mens restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands.
46.941(a)-(e)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Date marking of opened bacon observed in the walk in refrigerator. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around the rear storage area. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Garbage grinder sink observed not in use.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following were observed: -food debris/residue around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Grease accumulation on interior surfaces of cooking equipment -Light food debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in freezer/under-the-counter refrigeration units -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer/perimeters of ceiling of walk-in freezer
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dust pan was not secured on a maintenance rack.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Static Dust accumulation observed in the walk-in units fan guards. New Violation.
46.981(d)
47
Dec 5, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the mens restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around the rear storage area.
46.711(a)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: Food Safety Certified person observed without a City Certificate. 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. **An application for the City Certificate was issued to the Food Safety Certified person during time of inspection.
46.103
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following were observed: -Light food debris/residue around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Grease accumulation on interior surfaces of cooking equipment -Light food debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in freezer/under-the-counter refrigeration units -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer/perimeters of ceiling of walk-in freezer
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Static dust observed on air vents in both men's and women's employee restroom areas.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dust pan was not secured on a maintenance rack. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have static dust and grease.
46.544(e)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Garbage grinder sink observed not in use.
46.671
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King #983 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King #983 on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King #983?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Burger King #983.
Has Burger King #983's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King #983 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burger King #983 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 #983 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #983 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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