Smashburger

303 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
American
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Smashburger has been inspected four times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from May 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Smashburger scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
74
Feb 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78
Oct 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
67
May 9, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smashburger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smashburger on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smashburger?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Smashburger.

How does Smashburger compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Smashburger most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

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 medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 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 Smashburger inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Smashburger is inspected roughly once per year on average.