Smashburger

2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85288

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Smashburger appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. Smashburger was last inspected on Apr 16, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “approved system and cleanable fixtures” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Tempe restaurants, the typical score is 95; Smashburger is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee rinse soiled dishes, don clean gloves by touching outside of gloves, and begin to put away clean dishes without washing hands prior. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection

2-301.14

Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chemical dispenser attached directly to mop sink with an atmospheric vacuum breaker. Faucet was observed to be turned on at time of inspection. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Non-testable anti-siphon vacuum breaker devices are designed to protect potable water supplies from the back siphonage of non-health hazard cross-connections and low flow, non-continuous pressure installations. Establishment is observed to have a designated water supply for the chemical dispenser. PIC turned off water and removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection

5-202.11(A)

May 30, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed melted dairy butter next to stovetop at 125*F-130*F. Per person-in-charge (PIC), butter was melted approximately 1.5 hours prior. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control, all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. No documentation was provided at time of inspection stating butter is non-TCS

3-501.16(A)(1)

Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chemical dispenser attached directly to mop sink with an atmospheric vacuum breaker. Faucet was observed to be turned on at time of inspection Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Non-testable anti-siphon vacuum breaker devices are designed to protect potable water supplies from the back siphonage of non-health hazard cross-connections and low flow, non-continuous pressure installations. Establishment is observed to have a designated water supply for the chemical dispenser. PIC turned off water and removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection

5-202.11(A)

Nov 5, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Observed 15+ small flying insects around the kegerator, catering boxes, and fly light in the establishment. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection

6-501.111(C)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smashburger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smashburger on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smashburger?

Across the inspection record, “approved system and cleanable fixtures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smashburger.

How does Smashburger compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Smashburger most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Smashburger's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Smashburger have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two 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.

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