BENNY'S SMASH BURGERS
1023 S UNIVERSITY DR STE 250, Plantation FL 33324 · 9543973967
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2024
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemicals by the front counter. As per operator, chemical is floor cleaner. Operator properly labeled.
Food stored on floor. Observed sauce stored on the floor. Operator stored properly.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in the flour. Operator removed scoop handle from food.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw ground beef in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the front counter and prep area. The prep area sink has knob removed. Hot water found at 3CS
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. In the bin of sugar. The scoop was removed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwashing sink block with garbage container. Operator removed container.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed bag with soup thawing in standard water.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water throughout establishment.
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.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.