Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ

2250 Griffin Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810

American

Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ has been inspected five times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average for Lakeland sits at 86, putting Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 15, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottles.

41-17-4

Jul 23, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of upright freezer with debris on door.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of food debris. Observed in flip top unit.

22-16-4

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024

50-17-3

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. Observed for Jasmine.

53B-01-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Oct 31, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ 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 Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.

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