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Burger King

A

7545 W Lower Buckeye Rd, Phoenix 85043

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-09015

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Jul 19, 2023 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 3, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 3, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 16, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 13, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 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

Jun 30, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed water leak running down metal of soda machine just behind the nozzles and streak marks throughout metal wall pieces. Person in charge stated they had been having issues with the older machine and already have an order for a new soda fountain machine to be installed. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Jan 13, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Aug 7, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 16, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaking at sanitizer dispenser and drain of 3-compartment sink. Per manager, a work order has been submitted but work has not been yet. Discussed repairing/replacing. 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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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2024

Sep 3, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cleaning procedures for establishment and indoor play place. Per manager, indoor play place is currently closed.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaking at faucet of handwashing sink near prep sink, at faucet of prep sink, and at faucet of 3-compartment sink. Per manager, a work order has been submitted but work has not been done on faucets yet. Discussed repairing/replacing faucets. 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

Jan 3, 2024Routine1 coreA

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present during inspection. Please have a CFPM present during all operation hours. Provided handout with changes to Food Code.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights signed by Nayelli U.Report emailed.Reviewed establishment's policies regarding cleaning of playground area.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Nayelli Urbalejo

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

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. Observed build-up in the soda nozzles at the soda fountain. Advised PIC nozzles should be cleaned at a frequency to prevent build-up from occurring. PIC will have nozzles cleaned. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Jul 19, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights signed by Brenda E.Report emailed.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Embargo Lbs: 6,Signer: Brenda E.,Award: B

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Observed milkshake mix and milk-based cream pies with internal temperatures ranging between 45°F-56°F in small reach in cooler near drive-thru window. Cooler had ambient air temperature of 50°F. Items were discarded at time of inspection. Discussed monitoring all cold held TCS food and beverage items to ensure a temperature of 41°F or below is maintained. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed small reach in cooler holding TCS food items such as milk-based pie and milkshake mix in drive-thru window area with an ambient air temperature of 50°F. Manager unplugged unit and will place a work order to have unit serviced. Discussed using walk-in cooler and keeping all TCS food items out of small reach in cooler until unit maintains an ambient air temperature of 41°F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →