PlateScore

Burger KIng

A+Cutting Edge

10025 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85209

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-45690

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

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

89
Good

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Oct 11, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 8, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Dec 3, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 4, 2025 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 25, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 6, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 16, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jun 16, 2026Routine2 coreA+

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

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

Inspector's notes

**REPEAT VIOLATION** Observed black organic growth on the inside of the soda nozzles next to the drive thru window and in the dining room. All food contact surfaces must be maintained clean to sight and touch. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule prior to the next routine inspection. 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.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed knife stored in between two tables on the line. Knives must be stored on surfaces that are cleaned frequently and cannot be stored in between tables. Knife was removed at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

Jan 6, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee enter and exit the walk-in, touching handle with gloves, and begin to prep food on the line with the same gloves. Gloves must be changed and ands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee removed gloves and properly washed hands before donning new gloves at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed organic buildup on the inside of the soda nozzles next to the drive through window, and inside the ice machine where the ice dispenses. Discussed cleaning frequency and physically scrubbing nozzles to remove buildup. Maintain clean prior to the next routine inspection. 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.

2025

Jul 25, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed ham in walk-in cooler with an internal temperature of 49*F. According to PIC, ham had previously been make table for 3 hours prior to inspection and was moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly chill. Discussed importance of using time as a control if temperature cannot be maintained below 41*F at all times. PIC discarded at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no label on ice bags stored in freezer that are sold to customers. For traceability purposes, please be sure ice bags include Name, address and phone number of where the product was made. PIC stated labels were unavailable at time of inspection. Please obtain prior to next routine inspection.

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

Jun 4, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed ham with an internal temperature of 65*F on make table. PIC stated ham had been out for 15 minutes or so and voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-903.11

Inspector's notes

Observed several boxes of cups stored on floor in dry storage area. Please store single service items 6 inches above floor to prevent contamination.

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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed loose faucet and leaking faucet in handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. please make repairs prior to next routine inspection.

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

2024

Dec 3, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee beverages stored above bags used for ice. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Observed sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and Swiss and American Cheese with an internal temperature of 70*f. Time stamp stated food was to be discarded at 3:03pm ( 1 .5 hours prior to inspection) and did so at time of inspection. It was also determined that TCS foods such as lettuce is being stored below counter for more than 4 hours and was not being discarded. Discussed requirements for using time as a control policy **REPEAT VIOLATION***

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5) - Priority: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

May 8, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 20,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Troy Brown

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Observed lettuce, tomatoes, American cheese, swiss cheese with an expiration time of 2:36PM (3 hours prior to inspection). All TCS food products had an internal temperature of 70*f and above. PIC discarded foods at time of inspection and discussed requirements for using time as a control as a policy. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 11, 2023RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.*Discussed disconnecting spray arm nozzle from mop sink hose when not in use.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Sieara Woods

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