Burger King
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2023, Burger King has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Burger King's latest score of 86 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk in freezer. New Violation.
46.321
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Grease and debris observed in the fryer cabinet. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dust pan were observed on the floor and not properly elevated. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
86
Oct 18, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning needed in walk-in freezer and cooler. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water is not available at facility. According to the GM Utility will be turned on today. New Violation.
46.806(a)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: General floor cleaning needed throughout facility prior to resuming operation. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Vent inside toilet rooms was observed with accumulation of static dust. Note: cleaning needed. New Violation.
46.981(d)
82
Mar 13, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water delay was observed at hand wash sink in food prep area. New Violation.
46.806(a)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: General floor cleaning needed behind and under equipment in food prep and storage areas to remove grease and debris.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters above deep fryer have an accumulation of static dust and grease. Note: cleaning needed. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: One hand wash sink observed not in good repairs. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning needed In the the bottom of all units(chest, walk-in, refrigerators..) to remove food residues and debris.
46.714
74
Feb 9, 2024
Reinspection
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Cigarettes, cigarette butts found between the lid of ice machine during the inspection. Note: Ice machine was discontinued and machine washed and sanitized. New Violation.
46.151(a)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Cigarette butt was observed in he lid of ice maker. New Violation.
46.281
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Potentially food(ham and cheese) was held at 66.2 and 67 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Note: Items were discarded at time of inspection. (Food item on the hold line must be at the require temperature and discarded after four hours from the time it was put out.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous opened commercially processed ready to eat food(cheeses, bacon jam) located in the walk-in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. Cut potentially hazardous ready to eat food(lettuces, tomatoes and onions) prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, was not date marked.
46.385(b)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
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.
46.102
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in freezer.
46.321
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning needed In the the bottom of all units(chest, walk-in, refrigerators..) to remove food residues and debris.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: General floor cleaning needed behind equipment in food prep and storage areas to remove grease and debris.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
43
Jan 8, 2024
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous opened commercially processed ready to eat food(cheeses) located in the walk-in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. Cut potentially hazardous ready to eat food(lettuces and onions) prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, was not date marked. Note: Date marking was provided at time of inspection. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Potentially food(ham and cheese) was held at 86 and 56 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Note: Items were discarded at time of inspection.
46.385(a)(2)
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.
46.102
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cold hold unit observed non-functional. Repairs needed.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning needed In the the bottom of all units(chest, walk-in, refrigerators..) to remove food residues and debris
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Unlidded trash can observed in toilet room. Note: Lid was observed under the trash can.(the purpose for the lid is so that it is used appropriately for proper disposal of feminine hygiene product. New Violation.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Floor cleaning needed behind equipment in food prep and storage areas to remove grease and debris.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Vent on ice maker and above deep fryer observed with accumulation of static dust and grease. Cleaning needed. New Violation.
46.981(d)
50
Dec 4, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous food located in the cold holding units was held at 54.1 to 65 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Note: Cold holding observed not working. All food out of temperature were discarded and ice was used to cool food until unit is repaired/adjusted.
46.385(a)(2)
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: PIC could not name the five reportable foodborne illnesses and their symptoms. Resource was given to PIC at time of inspection. New Violation.
46.102
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed. Note: Mouse feces and dead cockroach observed in the rear storage area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cold hold unit observed non-functional. Repairs needed. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: In the the bottom of all units(chest, walk-in, refrigerators..) to remove food residues and debris New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Water heater capacity info not available. New Violation.
46.805
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Floor cleaning needed behind equipment in food prep and storage areas. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
61
Aug 30, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited five 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 four violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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 three times per year on average.
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