Burger King No 1221
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Burger King No 1221 has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 10, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Middletown restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee was observed to be donning gloves after touching hair. Food employees must wash their hands prior to engaging in food preparation.
2-301.14
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: -gaskets for (2) 1 door lowboy freezers -track frame for chest freezer Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving in the walk-in and handsink near drive through have an accumulation of black residue, dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside recycling dumpster is not covered. Lids observed missing. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following areas have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris: -walls in walk-in especially by shelving -floors under equipment and tables -ceiling and fixtures near vents (dust accumulation) -pipes by soda station The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
70
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: 1. Chest freezer for frozen burgers were observed in poor repair. Insulation on door exposed, frame to hold doors observed cracked, poor fit is causing interior ice accumulation. 2. Both 1 door lowboy freezer gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris: 1. floors in walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler 2. vents (dust accumulation) 3. ansul system pipes 4. monitor fixtures The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
90
Jun 24, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the low boy refrigeration unit for drive thru service. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: One door low boy freezer next to fry unit door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the frozen beverage station has an accumulation of food residue.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following areas has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris; Screen monitors Floors underneath drive-thru shelving Floors by self-service beverage station The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
78
Jun 6, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Liquid eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as bottled milk in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Caramelized onions were observed held at 57 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per interview of staff, SOP of Caramelized onions are to be hot held at 140 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Corrective Action Caramelized onions were moved to refrigeration during time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sliced ham was observed held at 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Establishment does not have written approval to hold sliced ham at room temperature. Sliced ham must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Staff placed sliced ham under mechanical refrigeration during time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese were observed without proper time marking labels for time as a public health control. Once items are removed from refrigeration establishment must mark products with time marking labels. Permission to use time as a public health control is contingent on maintenance of proper time marking labels. Food was labeled at time of inspection.
3-501.19
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometer is lacking in the low boy refrigeration unit for drive-thru service. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
Inspector notes: Plastic hotel pans by burger grill and in walk-in cooler were observed with droplets of water and food debris. Equipment to be cleaned and air-dried prior to storage.
4-901.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on the floor of back storage shed. Box of lids were observed on the floor in a puddle of standing water. Box of lids were disposed of at time of inspection.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: 1. One door low boy freezer next to fry unit door gaskets were observed in poor repair. 2. The protective backing of sliding door chest freezer was observed to be missing on the right side of unit.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fryer and frozen beverage station have an accumulation of grease and food residue.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following areas has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris: 1. Screen monitors 2. Ansul Pipe above burger grill 3. Floors underneath drive-thru shelving 4. Floors by self-service beverage station 5. Floors behind ice machine 6. Floors under shelving in back storage shed The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
39
Aug 1, 2023
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2023
Environmental Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Pooled water observed in the back kitchen area. Per interview of staff, the floor drain in the back kitchen area needs repairing. -Floor drain looks clogged. Per interview of PIC, establishment is in the process of repairing drainage. -Floors shall be mopped to remove all standing waters.
5-403.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Toilet paper residue observed on the floors in the men's bathroom. Foul odor observed in the women's bathroom. -Per interview of PIC, establishment is working on a solution for maintaining the women's bathroom. -Staff will clean the men's bathroom and remove any residue on the floors.
6-501.12
90
Mar 27, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Certified food protection manager
2
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
55
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King No 1221 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King No 1221 on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King No 1221?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Burger King No 1221.
How does Burger King No 1221 compare to other restaurants in Middletown?
Burger King No 1221 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Middletown average of 80.
Has Burger King No 1221's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King No 1221 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 No 1221 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 No 1221 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King No 1221 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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