Burger King

171 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144

American

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Burger King has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 22, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting Burger King on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Adequate sink stopper not observed for the sanitizer basin at the ware washing sink due to broken part. A removable sink stopper was provided until sink can be serviced.

46.731

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: The following observations were made: Ice accumulation in the burger reach- freezer. Some debris observed on floor surfaces of the walk-in unit. New Violation.

46.714

Sep 29, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: The following observations were made: Ice accumulation in the walk-in freezer. Ice accumulation in the burger reach- freezer. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Mold and damaged ceiling observed in women's restroom above 1st stall. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning and organization is needed in chemical storage/employee storage area. New Violation.

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

Jul 25, 2023

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Sliding door on the freezer unit observed not in good repair. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Static dust observed on vent cover in the food prep area. Ice accumulation observed in the walk-in freezer unit. Ice accumulation observed in the burger freezer unit. New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Backflow prevention device observed dripping into bucket. New Violation.

46.823(c)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed grease and food debris along floor perimeters in the food prep area. Pooled liquid observed on side of fanta machine in the food prep area. 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 Oct 22, 2024. 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 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.

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