Burger King
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
90
Score
Burger King has been inspected four times since 2023. On Sep 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Remove factory wrapping from the newly installed ice machine. New Violation.
46.522
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Elevate all maintenance tools when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
90
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Chemicals stored on the food preparation sink. **Chemicals to be relocated to the chemical storage area prior to next inspection. New Violation.
46.1021
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpsters observed with open lids. Refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be stored in receptacles or waste handling units so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Premises Cleaning: - Accumulation of construction debris/dust on the floor throughout the kitchen. - Remove all construction equipment and unused equipment from the facility. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the walk-in cooler are not shielded from breakage. New Violation.
46.922(a)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Exposed food contact surfaces in areas of active construction without effective protection or separation. **Clean and sanitize all surfaces prior to next inspection. New Violation.
46.323
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Side doors observed open at the start of the inspection; outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No backflow prevention devices observed on the ice machine and coffee machine. **A backflow prevention device was installed on the ice machine during the inspection. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
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Oct 11, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 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. PIC has applied for City of Philadelphia food safety certificate.
46.103
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Spills, oil and debris observed in reach-in freezer, on the side of cooking equipment and deep fryer, walk-in freezer and cooler. Cleaning needed.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Cleaning needed in both toilet room. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools (such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners and similar items) shall be stored so that they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles, and in an orderly manner that facilitates cleaning the area used for storing the maintenance tools. Note: Broom and dust pan were stored directly on the floor.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: accumulation of static dust observed on vent in toilet rooms. New Violation.
46.981(d)
74
Sep 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Uncovered chicken was observed inside walk-in freezer.
46.281
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. Note: Food safety certified person could not name the five reportable foodborne illnesses and their symptoms. Foodborne illnesses was give to PIC at time of inspection. New Violation.
46.102
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools (such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners and similar items) shall be stored so that they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles, and in an orderly manner that facilitates cleaning the area used for storing the maintenance tools. Note: Broom ad dust pan were stored directly on the floor. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Spills, oil and debris observed in reach-in freezer, on the side of cooking equipment and deep fryer, in the bottom of cold prep, walk-in freezer and cooler. Cleaning needed. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Burger King.
Has Burger King's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Burger King have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burger King 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King is inspected around two times per year on average.
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