What is Burger King's health inspection score?

Burger King has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Burger King last inspected?

Burger King was last inspected on April 24, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Burger King have?

Burger King has 19 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Burger King safe to eat at?

Yes, Burger King has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Burger King serve?

Burger King serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Burger King

Name: Burger King
Address: 6400 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, 60707
Rating: 85

6400 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/24/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #645 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Apr 24, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 88/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (85/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

May

Sep 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul

Aug 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2026

1 inspections

3 intermediate

Apr

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Complaint2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Apr 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

3 Med

3 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING ON THE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE. OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE CLOSET IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 24

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT FAR RIGHT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11--OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN NEED FOR RE-GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,DRIVE-THRU SERVICE AND IN FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT FAR RIGHT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS WITH SPILLED DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN NEED FOR RE-GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−21 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1-DOOR COFFEE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR'S GASKET TO BE BROKEN/TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR GASKET SO THAT FREEZER DOOR SEALS/CLOSES COMPLETELY.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS. FOUND HEAVY OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND A BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS. FOUND FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND NEAR THE SLUSHIE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR THE BROKEN TILE AND REGROUT FLOORING.

Base deductions−13 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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