SMASHBURGER
4283 LEGENDARY DR, Destin FL 32541 · 850.960.3277
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6-1-25
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2021029420 | Jun 17, 2021 | Jan 4, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink on right side of splitter.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. No toilet paper in ladies restroom. Employee placed tissue in bathroom.
Sep 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6-1-25
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili 131F, cheese sauce 122F (11:00-2:00)- reheated to 167F and 171F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer attached cutting board stained. Employee used soiled glove stored on food contact surface next to bun toaster.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near expo station.
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.
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. Provided health reporting compliance form to owner by email.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. Chili 131F, cheese sauce 122F (11:00-2:00)- reheated to 167F and 171F.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on food contact surface at expo next to condiments.
Food stored on floor. Bulk soda boxes stored on floor in hall way near kitchen entry and exit door.
Multiple Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table at expo next to condiments.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of lids stored on floor near prep station. ( truck delivered previous day).
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet soiled cloth stored on prep table near prep sink.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee went from touching, cooking raw beef burger to picking up ready-to-eat cheese and Manager had employee discard ready-to-eat food wash hands and change gloves.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched raw ground beef, cooked the beef, then touched cheese. Manager had employee discard food, wash hands and change gloves.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee cooking burgers wearing a watch and bracelet. Employee was asked to remove jewelry. Employee complied.
Aug 22, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner went on line and renewed and printed license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser and bathroom cleaner stored on a food contact surface next to prep sink. Employee removed bottles from table.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled above dish shelf and ware washing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on top of mug cooler. Employee removed cloth from lid.
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.