Burger King No 3406

45 Pleasant Valley Pky, Providence, RI 02908
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Burger King No 3406 five times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 5, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

The city-wide average is 80, putting Burger King No 3406 squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 5, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of black residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.Unit taken out of service. Ice voluntarily disposed of.
4-601.11(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the (front of store ), is 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (cooking equipment and surrounding area ) have an accumulation of dust, food residue, grease buildup, and /or other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility(including walk in cooler) have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, and/or grease buildup. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
78
May 30, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
Inspector notes: Inspector observed bread with rodent gnaw marks. PIC voluntarily disposed of food product.
3-101.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of (rodents) is not controlled as evidenced by (droppings throughout back kitchen area and gnaw marks on bread ). The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-102.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris, an grease buildup: 1.hot hold and surrounding area and cooking equipment 2.shelves under fry station.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility(including walk in cooler) have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following physical facilities observed in poor repair: 1.hole in wall behind water heater 2.hole in wall near fryers in kitchen 3.gap/space between walls in 3 bay sink and water heater area The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
61
May 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
Inspector notes: Inspector observed bread with rodent gnaw marks and droppings. PIC Voluntarily disposed of food product.
3-101.11
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-102.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of (rodents ) is not controlled as evidenced by (gnaw marks and droppings throughout the facility ). The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front of store ), is 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: (Ice machine) located in the (back kitchen ) area was not in good repair.Observed a crack in cover
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: 1,prep counter shelves 2.hot hold equipment and surrounding area 3.fans in walk in cooler 4.ceiling and ceiling vents
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility (including the walk in cooler)have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, and/or grease buildup. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following physical facilities observed in poor repair: 1 gap under door seal in back kitchen area. 2.walls near mop sink area are detaching from surface. 3.hole in wall behind water heater. 4.gap/space between the walls and floors in 3 bay sink and water heater area. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Apr 8, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The plumbing to the 3 bay sink is in poor repair. Leak observed,
5-205.15
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: Handwashing signage was lacking in all restrooms.
6-301.14
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following equipment was not in good repair: 1.ice machine cover is cracked and/or missing plastic; exposing insulation. 2.warped slicer blades. 3.door to walk in cooler tight fitting. Per conversation with PIC, work orders were generated for equipment.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelves throughout kitchen have an accumulation of dust, food residue, debris and/or grease.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk in cooler area is in poor repair(observed buckling). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the kitchen, walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and floor drains near ice machine have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
67
Mar 25, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Dairy products was observed held at (63) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Product voluntarily disposed.
3-501.16(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The plumbing to the 3 bay sink is in poor repair. Leak observed.
5-205.15
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (vegetable 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)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of fruit flies is not controlled as evidenced by (live activity). The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: Handwashing signage was lacking in all restrooms.
6-301.14
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Onions were observed stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following equipment was not in good repair: 1.ice machine cover is cracked and/or missing plastic; exposing insulation. 2.warped slicer blades. 3.door to walk in cooler tight fitting. 4.lowboy was holding inadequate ambient temperatures.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelves throughout the kitchen have an accumulation of dust, food residue, debris, and/or grease.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the kitchen, walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and floor drains near ice machine have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk in cooler area is in poor repair(inspector observed buckling). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King No 3406 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King No 3406 on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King No 3406?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Burger King No 3406.

How does Burger King No 3406 compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Burger King No 3406 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Burger King No 3406's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Burger King No 3406 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Burger King No 3406 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.