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BENNY'S SMASH BURGERS

1023 S UNIVERSITY DR STE 250, Plantation FL 33324 · 9543973967

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1626088
Grade history
OCT 24
DEC 24
JUN 25
FEB 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed sauce stored on the floor. Operator stored properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
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
Intermediate/27-16-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/10-04-5/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwashing sink block with garbage container. Operator removed container.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed bag with soup thawing in standard water.
Basic/06-01-5
Jul 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Return visit Jul 1, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 1, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water throughout establishment.
Intermediate/27-06-4/Return visit Jul 1, 2024 · No hot water Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Return visit Jul 1, 2024 · Time Extended

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.