Burger King

5921 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120

American

Last inspected: Jun 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Burger King stretching back to 2023. Burger King was last inspected on Jun 11, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; Burger King is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Debris was observed behind the shelving by the drive thru window area. New Violation.

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

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

Inspector notes: The ice machine lid was damaged. New Violation.

46.671

Apr 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 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: The food safety certified person did not have a food safety certificate from the Philadelphia Health Department. Note: An application was emailed to the person in charge.

46.103

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

Inspector notes: The sanitizing basin stopper did not work properly. Tomatoes were stored above the fill lines of the bins. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Wet mops were observed on the floor in the rear room. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Aug 16, 2023

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Defective under counter refrigerator observed in the front area. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Light debris/ice build-up was observed in the walk-in freezer. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Lidded waste receptacle was not provided in the women's restroom. New Violation.

46.882(b)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Grease accumulation was observed on the corner and pipe behind the fryer. 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 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three 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 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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