SMASHBURGER
10801 STARKEY RD #4 · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33777
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-07-5High Priority – 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
03A-02-5High Priority – 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 **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Base pads around nozzles on soda machine soiled
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 4
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to fry warmer
13-02-4Basic – 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
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under fryers
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On handle in front of grill
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:16 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.