Burger King No 1501

67 Newport Ave, Rumford, RI 02916

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 5, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Burger King No 1501's latest score of 74 falls below the Rumford average of 88. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the entrance (space between 2 doors) and near the drive thru (gap on the side where the door opens), are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The floor in the walk-in cooler is not in good repair. A seam has lifted off of the floor. Seam must be properly repaired.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of black/brown residue and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Mops not properly air-dried after use

Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.

6-501.16

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures under/behind the 3-bay sink do not have proper coving. Space observed between the wall molding and the floor. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

Nov 21, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (tomato/veggie slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the entrance, observed with a space between the 2 doors. The door located near the drive-thru observed with a small space at the bottom. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have a slight accumulation of black/brown residue.

4-601.11(B)

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The floor in areas throughout the kitchen is in poor repair. Grout has receded below tile level in some areas and cracked tiles also observed. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-101.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the mop sink area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The drain in the fryolator area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris blocking the drain. In addition, a large amount of grease and food observed behind the fryolator line. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King No 1501 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King No 1501 on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King No 1501?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burger King No 1501.

How does Burger King No 1501 compare to other restaurants in Rumford?

Burger King No 1501 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Rumford average of 88.

Has Burger King No 1501's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King No 1501 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Burger King No 1501 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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