JR'S SMASHBURGER
10605 W YULEE DR, Homosassa FL 34448 · 3543942983
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 02/01/2026. Operator had renewed.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 02/01/2026. Operator had renewed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat sauerkraut in reach-in cooler across from grill. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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, 4 high priority.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed portioned provolone cheese and pepper jack cheese stored in the two-door vertical cooler with date markings of 04/08, 04/10, and 04/12. Operator discarded product.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed portioned provolone cheese and pepper jack cheese stored in the two-door vertical cooler with date markings of 04/08, 04/10, and 04/12. Operator discarded product.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced Cheese (Pepper Jack, Provolone, Swiss, etc.) (52F - Cold Holding); Tzatziki Sauce (51F - Cold Holding); and Cut Tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) in 3 door single hood lift top reach-in cooler across from grill in double containers due to waiting on arrival of dividers for cooler. Employee stated the items had been in the cooler for more than 4 hours and a temperature had not been taken within that time frame. Discussed procedure with employee and operator. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced Cheese (Pepper Jack, Provolone, Swiss, etc.) (52F - Cold Holding); Tzatziki Sauce (51F - Cold Holding); and Cut Tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) in 3 door single hood lift top reach-in cooler across from grill in double containers due to waiting on arrival of dividers for cooler. Employee stated the items had been in the cooler for more than 4 hours and a temperature had not been taken within that time frame. Discussed procedure with employee and operator. See stop sale.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door in storage area
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Under three compartment sink
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Under three compartment sink
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm on test strips. Operator set up three compartment sinks
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Under three compartment sink
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use cutlery not stored to prevent contamination by touching handles only. Operator corrected
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cooks line. Operator removed
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