Burger King

5822 E Roosevelt Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149

American

Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Burger King, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 17, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Lettuce was observed at 72 degrees F without a time stamp. Note: The person in charge discarded the lettuce.

46.385(a)(2)

Time as a public health control; procedures & record (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Lettuce and tomatoes were did not have time stamps. Note: The lettuce was discarded. The tomatoes were time stamped.

46.385(c)

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

Inspector notes: The flooring in the walk in cooler was damaged and not flat. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice buildup was observed around the interior of the walk-in freezer. New Violation.

46.714

Nov 13, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The rear door was propped open. Note: The door was closed during the inspection.

46.922(e)(f)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Dust and debris accumulation was observed around the cup lid holder statin at the drive-thru window area. Shelving grates were observed with an accumulation of debris. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Debris and grease were observed on corner floor areas throughout the facility. New Violation.

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

May 25, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Grease accumulation was observed in the machine at the closet in the kitchen area. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Debris and grease were observed on corner floor areas throughout the facility. Stained and discolored ceiling tiles were observed in the kitchen area. Dust was observed in the ceiling tiles. New Violation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burger King.

Has Burger King's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Burger King means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Burger King inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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