Smashburger No. 1725
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2022, Smashburger No. 1725 has 14 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 22, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Smashburger No. 1725 trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed empty detergent & sanitizer bottles attached to the low temp dishmachine. Provide detergent and sanitizer. Dishmachine 120/120
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed a box cutter inside the hand sink and other items being stored in the prep sink. Remove and clean and sanitize both sinks. Ensure staff is trained on proper storage.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mice dropping in the back storage room next to the boiler. Clean to remove. PIC was able to provide a report from 3/20/26. No activity but the exterminator addresses the back door being left open that leads to the common area and sanitation issues. I observed the door being left opened. Please ensure the door is kept shut to ensure no rodent activity. Please consult with a licensed pest control/extermination company and obtain a detailed report confirming that there are no pest captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. All identified or potential entry points and structural voids must be properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles dishmachine and other items being stored in the common area hallway. Remove all items and clean and sanitize the floors to remove debris and grease.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed boxes on the floor and clutter in the back dry storage area. Clean organize and remove all items a minimum of 6 inches off the floor. Observed boxes and debris on the floor in the wall in refrigeration unit. Provide proper storage and clean floors.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Jan 5, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled beer spouts on the chill rite. Clean and sanitize. Observed soil on the interior and exterior of the flip top refrigeration unit. Ensure to clean the vents and the inside of the cover. Clean and sanitize the entire unit. Observed a soiled mop closet. Clean the unit to remove soil.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no means to dry hands on the hand sink on the side wall. Provide means to dry hands.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed CFPM was expired in November 2025 and no allergen certificate posted. PIC stated that she sent an email to her boss. Please post both certificates on the wall. No chokesafe posted.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Warewashing equipment cleaning agents (pf)
Inspector notes: Ran the low temp dishmachine and PIC used test strips. Observed no sanitizer going through the machine. Discontinue using the dishmachine until primed or repaired. Establishment has a 3 bay sink. Ensure staff is using the test strips.
590.004/4-501.17-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/or repair equipment that is not working or being used.
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Aug 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(c)(2) (3) and (17) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC on site could only state some but not all exclusionary symptoms. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-102.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Front door wide open upon inspection. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-202.15-C
86
Jan 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Outside area with debris and litter dining area with dust under wall tables. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Jul 12, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in dining area. Replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Waste oil barrel is soiled. Clean to remove. PIC barrell to be removed.
590.005/5-501.116-C
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Sep 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: prep sink/ resurface /replace worn white cutting board clean and sanitize interior of food prep sink to remove debris
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: electrical closet/remove evidence of rodent droppings from floor area in closet/extermination report notes this issue
590.006/6-501.111-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Soda station/clean counter under equipment/clean interior of cabinet and remove soiled rags reach in units/clean interior to remove debris dining room/clean interior of brown cabinets and shelving to remove debris
590.004/4-601.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: clean exterior of dumpster and grounds around dumpster
590.005/5-501.115-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: walk in freezer area/provide smooth nonporous ceiling/replace missing ceiling tiles
590.006/6-201.16-C
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May 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at expo line hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walk in floor observed soiled. Under grill station is soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees on production line observed without proper hair restaints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up above production line grill station. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only sign in BOH hand sink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
74
Mar 20, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 10.11.22.Provide proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC instructed to call for appt and forward appt confirmation to the Health division. Will refer to BFD inspector
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Dec 5, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employees leaving and returning to work station wearing disposable gloves
590.003/3-304.15-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing during inspection Observed food handlers not washing hand prior to donning on clean gloves Observed food handlers leaving and returning to work stations and not washing hands
590.002/2-301.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of flies - Ware washing Provide extermination and IPM report prior to reinspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mops brooms etc not raise 6" off the floor - Kitchen/prep/ware washing area
590.006/6-501.113-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 10.11.22.Provide proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC instructed to call for appt and forward appt confirmation to the Health division. Will refer to BFD inspector
590.006/6-501.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove broken refrigeration unit from hallway
590.006/6-501.114-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light in ceiling not working - Ware washing Missing and broken ceiling tiles in back room where walk in unit is located
590.006/6-303.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Drying food containers pots pans utensils on shelving that does not drain into the 3 bay sink Provide adequate drain boards
590.004/4-301.13-C
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Nov 17, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing during inspection Observed food handlers not washing hand prior to donning on clean gloves Observed food handlers leaving and returning to work stations and not washing hands
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employees leaving and returning to work station wearing disposable gloves
590.003/3-304.15-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of flies - Ware washing Provide extermination and IPM report prior to reinspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light in ceiling not working - Ware washing Missing and broken ceiling tiles in back room where walk in unit is located
590.006/6-303.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove broken refrigeration unit from hallway
590.006/6-501.114-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Drying food containers pots pans utensils on shelving that does not drain into the 3 bay sink Provide adequate drain boards
590.004/4-301.13-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mops brooms etc not raise 6" off the floor - Kitchen/prep/ware washing area
590.006/6-501.113-C
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May 24, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Dish washer under repair and not being used - Part ordered through Kay Chemicals All ware washing is being performed in 3 bay sink
590.004/4-501.15-C
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)
Inspector notes: Automatic sanitizing hose does not reach third bay - it is entering second bay (rinse bay). Hose ordered by PIC through Kay Chemical - The sanitizer will be hand fed unitl hose is installed
590.004/4-301.12-C
90
May 9, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing during inspection - 1 hand sink on cooking line does not have hot water
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Food handlers multitasking leaving and returning to work station - touching multiple surfaces without washing hands and donning on clean gloves
590.003/3-304.15-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty on cooking/prep line - Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hot water at hand sink at end of line - Employees have been instructed to wash hand at the other hand sink at the other end of the line Plumber called
590.005/5-103.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priorty and priority foundations noted on inspection
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit for the clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: No drain board to adequately airdry all clean equipment - Using drainboard attached to 3 bay sink for dirty equipment prior to putting into dish machine Using shelving next to dish machine - discontinue
590.004/4-301.13-C
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Dish washer under repair and not being used - Part ordered through Kay Chemicals All ware washing is being performed in 3 bay sink
590.004/4-501.15-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution - Kitchen/prep/ware washing
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on cooking equipment
590.004/4-602.12-C
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)
Inspector notes: Automatic sanitizing hose does not reach third bay - it is entering second bay (rinse bay). Hose ordered by PIC through Kay Chemical - The sanitizer will be hand fed unitl hose is installed
590.004/4-301.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exteror of refrigeration units Grease leaked on top of refrigeration draws from grill
590.004/4-602.13-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet equipment on shelving next to dish machine
590.004/4-901.11-C
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May 6, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Food handlers multitasking leaving and returning to work station - touching multiple surfaces without washing hands and donning on clean gloves
590.003/3-304.15-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing during inspection - 1 hand sink on cooking line does not have hot water
590.002/2-301.14-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty on cooking/prep line - Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hot water at hand sink at end of line - Employees have been instructed to wash hand at the other hand sink at the other end of the line Plumber called
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: 0 PPM of chlorine in low temp dish machine All ware washing must be performed in 3 bay sink
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Automatic sanitizing hose does not reach third bay - it is entering second bay (rinse bay).
590.004/4-204.117-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priorty and priority foundations noted on inspection
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit for the clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet equipment on shelving next to dish machine
590.004/4-901.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exteror of refrigeration units Grease leaked on top of refrigeration draws from grill
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on cooking equipment
590.004/4-602.12-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: No drain board to adequately airdry all clean equipment - Using drainboard attached to 3 bay sink for dirty equipment prior to putting into dish machine Using shelving next to dish machine - discontinue
590.004/4-301.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution - Kitchen/prep/ware washing
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smashburger No. 1725 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smashburger No. 1725 on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smashburger No. 1725?
Across the inspection record, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Smashburger No. 1725.
How does Smashburger No. 1725 compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Smashburger No. 1725 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Smashburger No. 1725's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Smashburger No. 1725 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Smashburger No. 1725 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Smashburger No. 1725 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Smashburger No. 1725 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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