PlateScore

Burger King

A+Cutting Edge

5 E Southern Ave, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-03637

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

99
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 20, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 3, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 25, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 25, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 19, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 30, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jul 30, 2026Routine1 coreA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Discussed proper sanitizer concentrations for 3 comp sink and test strips needed for back up chlorine sanitizer. Quat currently in use.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed an air break where an air gap is required for drain pipe connected to the ice machine next to drive through, and mop sink hose (open end). Informed PIC that a 1 inch air gap is required at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Mar 19, 2026Routine1 coreA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed the faucet that the detergent and sanitizer dispensers hook up to at the three-compartment sink leaking a large amount of water when turned on. Informed PIC that these pieces of plumbing need to be brought back into good repair. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2025

Aug 25, 2025Routine1 coreA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Discussed with PIC that shut-off valves downstream from a vacuum breaker are not approved for continuous installation.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed the faucet that the detergent and sanitizer dispensers hook up to at the three-compartment sink leaking a large amount of water when turned on. Observed the AVB at the mop sink missing the cap and leaking when turned on. Informed PIC that these pieces of plumbing need to be brought back into good repair. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Mar 25, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 3, 2024Routine1 coreA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed red and black residue on the inside of the soda machine nozzles. Informed PIC that they need to be cleaned and that is it a food contact surface that needs to be clean to sight and touch. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

May 30, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge Program and received an A+ grade. There were 0 priority and 0 priority foundation violations noted. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report was emailed.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Certified manager not present. Please ensure a currently certified food manager is present whenever food is handled.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Andrew Saucedo

2023

Nov 20, 2023RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge Program and received an A+ grade. There were 0 priority and 0 priority foundation violations noted. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report was emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Christopher Melton

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →