Chop N Smash Shack
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
78
Score
Public records show six inspections at Chop N Smash Shack stretching back to 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Clearwater restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - 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 for Marcus hired less than 3 weeks . Document reviewed and signed by employee **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.hand wash sign posted **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
78
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.Operator began cooking on grill without washing hands . - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Hot and cold water available for use when food truck is open **Time Extended**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. John hired over 2 months ago - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
70
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Waste water draining onto ground on the outside of the food truck - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
28-13-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No hot or cold water in handwashing sink or Triple sink , establishment open and operating .Operator filled water tank. Hot and cold water available inside mobile food truck **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Pump is out of order . No running water on food truck. Operator is in the process of shopping for a new pump **Time Extended**
27-12-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.Operator began cooking on grill without washing hands . - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Refrigerator located in front of handwashing sink leaving a small area to allow for use - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink , Operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. John hired over 2 months ago - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from leaking pipe under hand wash sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Observed paper towel dispenser above reach in cooler at the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
08B-36-4
37
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.Operator began cooking on grill without washing hands .
12A-16-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No hot or cold water in handwashing sink or Triple sink , establishment open and operating .Operator filled water tank. Hot and cold water available inside mobile food truck **Corrective Action Taken**
27-12-4
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing.Operator uses laundry liquid bleach.
22-48-5
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Waste water draining onto ground on the outside of the food truck
28-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained .
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Refrigerator located in front of handwashing sink leaving a small area to allow for use
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink , Operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. John hired over 2 months ago
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water stored on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Observed paper towel dispenser above reach in cooler at the cook line.
08B-36-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from leaking pipe under hand wash sink
29-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
25
May 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over mustard . Operator rearranged to gain compliance **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Corrected On-Site**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased sanitizer during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all food removed from its original container container
02D-01-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chop N Smash Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chop N Smash Shack on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chop N Smash Shack?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chop N Smash Shack.
How does Chop N Smash Shack compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Chop N Smash Shack most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Chop N Smash Shack's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chop N Smash Shack have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chop N Smash Shack means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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