Smashburger
B2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe 85288
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-37042
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Aug 19, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a chemical container in the cleaning supply area that was not properly labeled. The Person in Charge (PIC) was advised of the importance of properly labeling all chemical containers to prevent confusion, cross-contamination, and potential contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. The container was properly labeled and corrected at the time of inspection. Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Apr 16, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided atmospheric vacuum breaker education
2025
Oct 7, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. **Discussed time as a control and splash guards for front handsink.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee rinse soiled dishes, don clean gloves by touching outside of gloves, and begin to put away clean dishes without washing hands prior. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed chemical dispenser attached directly to mop sink with an atmospheric vacuum breaker. Faucet was observed to be turned on at time of inspection. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Non-testable anti-siphon vacuum breaker devices are designed to protect potable water supplies from the back siphonage of non-health hazard cross-connections and low flow, non-continuous pressure installations. Establishment is observed to have a designated water supply for the chemical dispenser. PIC turned off water and removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Repeat violation (2nd consecutive).
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law
May 30, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. Discussed handwashing frequency and glove use requirements with PIC. Also discussed ensuring the chemical dish machine is primed with sanitizer prior to use.
Inspector's notes
Observed melted dairy butter next to stovetop at 125*F-130*F. Per person-in-charge (PIC), butter was melted approximately 1.5 hours prior. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control, all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. No documentation was provided at time of inspection stating butter is non-TCS. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed chemical dispenser attached directly to mop sink with an atmospheric vacuum breaker. Faucet was observed to be turned on at time of inspection Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Non-testable anti-siphon vacuum breaker devices are designed to protect potable water supplies from the back siphonage of non-health hazard cross-connections and low flow, non-continuous pressure installations. Establishment is observed to have a designated water supply for the chemical dispenser. PIC turned off water and removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law
2024
Nov 5, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Oct 23, 2024Routine1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed 15+ small flying insects around the kegerator, catering boxes, and fly light in the establishment. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 11/04/24.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
May 17, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed: not using y-valve in the establishmentA copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Josiah Manown
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A), P: Approved System>>>Observed chemical dispenser directly plumbed to a faucet equipped with an atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB). Person in charge was informed that a faucet equipped with an AVB cannot supply water to chemical dispenser in a potable water distribution system. The AVB is not designed for use in high health hazard applications (e.g. soaps, sprays, degreasers, chemicals, and similar contaminants), and must not be subjected to continuous pressure. Person in charge disconnected the chemical dispenser from the mop sink. Guidance document was emailed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 11, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed: plumbingA copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Bryan Skorvicka,Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →