Smashburger
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
82
Score
Smashburger has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Light not functioning” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Smashburger is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Sprayer hose on 3 compartment sink does not shut off.
29-08-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies room
32-04-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Cookline
29-18-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
82
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. All the stainless silverware at the storage shelves.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 3 out by the hoods . **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler ;walk-in freezer ,bottom of make table and reach-in freezer shelves .
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop faucet . **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
64
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.Employee touched garbage can and removed gloves and placed new gloves. Inspector ask employee to wash hands. Employee came into kitchen from front counter , put gloves on grabbed chicken tenders from freezer and no hand wash prior to putting gloves on. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Cup inside hand sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Ice machine that is not in service filled with cheese, burger buns, a light bulb , cayenne peer and cinnamon.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Debris on reach in cooler handles and outside of coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Multiple cutting boards around facility. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employees preparing burgers, fries, tenders while wearing bracelets .
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee with long hair had her hair down and it was all over her shoulders, face. Inspector ask employee to put hair up. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-02-4
Basic - Light not functioning.Light bulb on cookline
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.No hand wash sign on front counter hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.All coolers have debris. Walk in cooler shelves have debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Multiple walls around kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.Leak from hand wash sink faucet, the one by walk in cooler.
29-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Debris on floor under cooking equipment, walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
41
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (52F - Cold Holding); brisket (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (52F - Cold Holding); brisket (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) with exception of ground beef all from yesterday. Provided time as a public health control forms. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Not registering
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment on front cook-line
23-24-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Drawers falling off the front of the unit.
14-74-7
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Holding door on cooler.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook added beard guard. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of chicken tenders and brisket in freezer. Manager picked it up off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Splash area of soda fountain machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
39
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smashburger last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smashburger on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smashburger?
Across the inspection record, “light not functioning” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Smashburger.
How does Smashburger compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Smashburger most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Smashburger's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Smashburger have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 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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