Arbetter's Hot Dogs

8747 Sw 40 St, Miami, FL 33165
American
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Arbetter's Hot Dogs, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Arbetter's Hot Dogs' latest score of 90 sits above the Miami average of 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in back storage area with torn gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler drawers at the grill station with soiled gaskets. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
90
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler drawers at the cook line with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler in back storage area with soiled interior.
22-16-4
90
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed 3 standing reach in freezers and 2 reach in coolers outside containing hot dogs, French fries and cut onions. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Observed 3 standing reach in freezers and 2 reach in coolers outside containing hot dogs, French fries and cut onions. As per operator, establishment is in process of obtaining permits for adding storage shed to place reach in freezers and reach in coolers inside. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed 3 standing reach in freezers and 2 reach in coolers outside containing hot dogs, French fries and cut onions. **Admin Complaint**
08B-43-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Observed wall soiled at 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed 3 standing reach in freezers and 2 reach in coolers outside containing hot dogs, French fries and cut onions. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Observed 3 standing reach in freezers and 2 reach in coolers outside containing hot dogs, French fries and cut onions. As per operator, establishment is in process of obtaining permits for adding storage shed to place reach in freezers and reach in coolers inside. **Time Extended**
08B-43-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Observed wall soiled at 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
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. Provided employee health agreements to operator and some employees signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed 3 standing reach in freezers and 2 reach in coolers outside containing hot dogs, French fries and cut onions. **Repeat Violation**
08B-43-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
70
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed three upright freezers and a upright refrigerator outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-24: Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed three upright freezers and a upright refrigerator outside. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed three upright freezers and a upright refrigerator outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-24: Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed three upright freezers and a upright refrigerator outside. **Admin Complaint**
08B-43-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to the prep table at Kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-24: Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to the prep table at Kitchen entrance. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to the prep table at Kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-24: Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to the prep table at Kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-24: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-24: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arbetter's Hot Dogs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arbetter's Hot Dogs on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arbetter's Hot Dogs?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Arbetter's Hot Dogs.

How does Arbetter's Hot Dogs compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Arbetter's Hot Dogs most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Arbetter's Hot Dogs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arbetter's Hot Dogs have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arbetter's Hot Dogs means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Arbetter's Hot Dogs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Arbetter's Hot Dogs is inspected around three times per year on average.