Burger King

1624 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111

American

Last inspected: Jun 13, 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 Jun 13, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “time as a public health control”, which has been cited two times.

Burger King's latest score of 61 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 13, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperature

Inspector notes: Bacon was observed at room temperature (70 degrees F) instead of at 41 degrees F or less. Note: The person in charge was instructed to discard the bacon. New Violation.

46.385(a)(2)

Time as a public health control; procedures & record

Inspector notes: Time was not recorded on the stamps for the bacon at room temperature. Note: The person in charge was instructed to discard the bacon. New Violation.

46.385(c)

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 regarding temperature control methods. Note: The bacon was stored at room temperature without time stamps. New Violation.

46.102

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Low water pressure was observed at the men's toilet room. New Violation.

46.805

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Hot water was observed less than 100 degrees F in the toilet rooms. New Violation.

46.822

Jun 14, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mop was observed on the floor in the rear when idle. New Violation.

46.981(f)

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

Inspector notes: Damaged gaskets were observed at the walk-in freezer. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Grease accumulation was observed non food contact surfaces including shelves. New Violation.

46.714

Jun 9, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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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. Note: The person in charge placed stickers on the potentially hazardous food that required time control.

46.385(c)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The Servsafe food safety certified person did not have a City of Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate. Note: An application was emailed to the owner.

46.103

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths were observed lying on counters and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.772

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Corner walls and floors were unclean with grease debris and residue. 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 Jun 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King?

Across the inspection record, “time as a public health control” 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 four 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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