Jr's Smashburger

10605 W Yulee Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448

American

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Jr's Smashburger, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Homosassa restaurant, which scores around 87. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat sauerkraut in reach-in cooler across from grill. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 02/01/2026. Operator had renewed. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 21, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed portioned provolone cheese and pepper jack cheese stored in the two-door vertical cooler with date markings of 04/08, 04/10, and 04/12. Operator discarded product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02C-01-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed portioned provolone cheese and pepper jack cheese stored in the two-door vertical cooler with date markings of 04/08, 04/10, and 04/12. Operator discarded product. **Warning**

01B-24-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced Cheese (Pepper Jack, Provolone, Swiss, etc.) (52F - Cold Holding); Tzatziki Sauce (51F - Cold Holding); and Cut Tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) in 3 door single hood lift top reach-in cooler across from grill in double containers due to waiting on arrival of dividers for cooler. Employee stated the items had been in the cooler for more than 4 hours and a temperature had not been taken within that time frame. Discussed procedure with employee and operator. See stop sale. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced Cheese (Pepper Jack, Provolone, Swiss, etc.) (52F - Cold Holding); Tzatziki Sauce (51F - Cold Holding); and Cut Tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) in 3 door single hood lift top reach-in cooler across from grill in double containers due to waiting on arrival of dividers for cooler. Employee stated the items had been in the cooler for more than 4 hours and a temperature had not been taken within that time frame. Discussed procedure with employee and operator. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Oct 28, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door in storage area

35B-03-4

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator will manually sanitize until repairs have been made. Operator called and will be repaired today.

22-41-4

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter on table 60°F operator removed butter from tables and put in freezer for quick cool down. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottles.

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling damage over windows in back kitchen.

36-32-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the floor. Operator removed cooking oil from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jr's Smashburger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jr's Smashburger on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jr's Smashburger?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jr's Smashburger.

How does Jr's Smashburger compare to other restaurants in Homosassa?

Jr's Smashburger most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Homosassa average of 87.

Has Jr's Smashburger's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jr's Smashburger have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jr's Smashburger 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 Jr's Smashburger inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jr's Smashburger is inspected around two times per year on average.

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