Smashburger
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
100
Score
Smashburger appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about eight violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “multiple employee beverage containers” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Smashburger's latest score of 100 sits above the Destin average of 90. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6-1-25
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili 131F, cheese sauce 122F (11:00-2:00)- reheated to 167F and 171F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided health reporting compliance form to owner by email. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer attached cutting board stained. Employee used soiled glove stored on food contact surface next to bun toaster.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near expo station.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. Chili 131F, cheese sauce 122F (11:00-2:00)- reheated to 167F and 171F.
05-13-5
Basic - Multiple Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table at expo next to condiments.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk soda boxes stored on floor in hall way near kitchen entry and exit door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on food contact surface at expo next to condiments.
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet soiled cloth stored on prep table near prep sink.
21-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of lids stored on floor near prep station. ( truck delivered previous day).
25-05-4
35
Jul 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
70
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored on food contact shelf next to food contact single service items. Bleach and dish detergent removed from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with trash can.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. At time of inspection 7 employees working.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Inside reach in freezer.
22-31-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. On cook line and inside reach in freezer.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling above mop sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on food contact prep table and on top of cutting board.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.phone charger on prep table near prep sink. Jackets and purses stored on dish shelf next to dishes.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. French fries and breaded chicken strips stored on floor in walk in freezer. Brussels sprouts and bread stored on floor in between cook line and prep sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall frame and corners around mop sink both sides.
36-24-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Hanging out of employee back pocket.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On top of prep table near prep sink.
21-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smashburger last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smashburger on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smashburger?
Across the inspection record, “multiple employee beverage containers” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smashburger.
How does Smashburger compare to other restaurants in Destin?
Smashburger most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Destin average of 90.
Has Smashburger's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Smashburger have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Smashburger means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Smashburger inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Smashburger is inspected around two times per year on average.
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