Smashburger
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Smashburger, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Smashburger is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old grease on floors behind fryers at time of inspection n
36-73-4
86
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not working at hand wash sink by walk in cooler at time of inspection.
31B-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked metal food containers stored on shelf at time of inspection.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area around drink nozzles on soda machine in dining room soiled with old food debris at time of inspection.
23-03-4
74
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground chicken burgers stored in a pan over a case of barbecue sauce in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some staining of cutting board on small lift top cooler next to flat top grill at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at back hand wash sink by dish machine unable to dispense paper towels. Sign posted on dispenser
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on cutting board of small lift top cooler next to flat top grill at beginning of inspection. Employee moved phone after inspection started. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
67
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand wash sink next to cooks line. Operator refilled during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around compactor. Compactor is shared with other tenants in a strip mall
33-19-4
Basic - Open compactor lid. Observed lid open on trash compactor during inspection. Compactor is shared with other tenets in a strip mall.
33-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind fryers soiled with fryer grease/oil.
36-73-4
74
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Compactor door left open **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on prep table **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
78
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained **Warning**
22-02-4
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
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on prep table **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Compactor door left open **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in bathrooms used by food employees. Spoke with operator. Operator printed new signs and hung signs in bathrooms. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In dining room. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
61
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kayla Gerner **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Nikquita Dukes New Manager **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
86
Aug 4, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smashburger last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smashburger on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smashburger?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Smashburger.
How does Smashburger compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Smashburger most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Smashburger's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smashburger have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.
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