SMASHBURGER
10801 STARKEY RD #4, Largo FL 33777 · 727-914-6725
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table cheese sauce (125F - Hot Holding), staff increased temperature
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025033891 | Jan 10, 2025 | May 20, 2025 | $160 |
| 3--2022006139 | Jan 5, 2022 | Mar 2, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda machine soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Floor fan blocking hand sink next to walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles hanging above triple sink
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table cheese sauce (125F - Hot Holding), staff increased temperature
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees present with no certified food manager
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on shelf above meat cooler, removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with no beard guard
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Handle in front of flat top
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line was observed using his cell phone, then proceeded to put on gloves with no hand wash prior to cooking on flat top, discussed proper hand washing procedures with manager
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler - raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); bean burger (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding). Per manager, cooler repaired earlier in the day, items held less than 4 hours, moved to walk in freezer. Retemp beef 43F, cheese 42F, bean burgers 42F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Base pads around nozzles on soda machine soiled
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees present with no certified manager present
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to fry warmer
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees on cook line with no hair restraints, one employee it's hat attached to belt
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under fryers
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On handle in front of grill
Mar 17, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Per district manager, no proof of training available for staff hired over 60 days
Jan 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ GM Baleria hired more than 30 days, per district manager, training not complete
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute soiled on self service soda machine
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. Per district manager, no proof of training available for staff hired over 60 days
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table on cook line, removed
Jul 17, 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 service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Current food manager A. Thurston unable to provide proof of valid CFM (held position over 30days). Regional manager only person with valid CFM. Inspector informed management that someone with a valid CFM is required on site when 4 or more employees present (currently three employees)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda machine soiled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage over prep cooler in kitchen, removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of dust on monitor and wall bracket over cook line
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self service soda machine soiled
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees present with no valid CFM
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. No sanitizer chemical connected to dish machine. Manager advised three compartment sink used for sanitizing all equipment
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up as rinse, wash sanitize. Discussed proper procedures with manager
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop at front counter in 105F water
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face with gloves then proceeded to continue working on cook line with no glove change or hand wash. Discussed proper hygiene with staff
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over black bean burger, order corrected
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. melted butter (101F - Hot Holding) on cook line, item moved to flat top for reheating
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self service soda machine soiled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with no hair restraint
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Labels on triple sink not in correct order, discussed proper cleaning with operator
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour dredge, removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in standing water at front counter 112F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of food debris under lid of coolers on cook line Accumulation of grease on sides of flat top
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Accumulation of dust on air intake vent in walk-in cooler
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.