Burger King No 5608

91 Cedar St, Pawtucket, RI 02860

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Burger King No 5608 stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Pawtucket restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the produce spinner was observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Equipment was cleaned and sanitized during time of inspection.

4-602.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the bar in between bays of 3 bay sink (area cleaned during time of inspection) and the hot plates on hot holding units have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Pickles were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Pickles were moved at the time of inspection.

3-305.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surface of equipment/utensil onion slicer was observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Onions slicer was cleaned and sanitized at the time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: The floors throughout the storage area and freezer have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.114

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The ice machine was observed leaking at the time of inspection. The pipe was observed to be too short to reach the drain. Per PIC service call has been made.

5-403.12

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The whopper freezer was observed with an accumulation of ice. Establishment is to run a defrost on unit.

5-403.12

May 9, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Plumbing not installed to prevent backflow

Inspector notes: A hose is connected to the faucet at the slop sink. This faucet is lacking a backflow prevention device. An approved backflow prevention device is required in order to prevent backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply at each point of use at a food establishment.

5-203.14

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (tomato slicer, and ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action - Ice Machine was emptied. Establishment to provide RIDOH evidence of cleaned ice machine.

4-601.11(A)

Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated

Inspector notes: The Thermometer in the walk in refrigeration unit is not operational. 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.

4-502.11(B)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: A bag of ice was observed stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Bag of ice was voluntarily disposed of by establishment.

3-305.12

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: The floor by the slop sink has an has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.114

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The tile flooring through out the facility has cracks, areas of low grout and is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. The coving around the hot water tank, and behind soft serve machine is in poor repair. Coving must be maintained in good repair. The counter by the take out window is in poor repair. Counter must be resurfaced to be smooth durable and easily cleanable.

6-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The Sliding door lid to the freezer located in the kitchen area was not in good repair. The back gasket on the ice machine was in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair. The 1 door chicken low boy was observed in poor repair (leaking). Equipment must me maintained in good repair. Gaskets on the one door low boy, milk shake fridge were in poor repair. All gaskets must be maintained in good repair. The hand sink was slow to drain. Drainage should not be slow.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of under the freezer shelving have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King No 5608 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King No 5608 on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King No 5608?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burger King No 5608.

How does Burger King No 5608 compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Burger King No 5608 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Burger King No 5608's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Burger King No 5608 have averaged around two 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 5608 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 No 5608 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King No 5608 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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