Crave Hotdogs & BBQ

1737 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806

American

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

High Risk

Public records show four inspections at Crave Hotdogs & BBQ stretching back to 2023. Crave Hotdogs & BBQ was last inspected on Feb 4, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Crave Hotdogs & BBQ trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black beans from can at 9:15am place in well at front counter to reheat. 11:30am 111f. Item did not reheat to 135f within 2 hours.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked green peppers and onions at steam well at front counter at 109f for 1/2 hour. Corrective action taken to reheat to 165f to hot hold **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Black beans from can at 9:15am place in well at front counter to reheat. 11:30am 111f. Item did not reheat to 135f within 2 hours.

03E-03-5

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped face with hand and didn't wash hands before putting gloves on. Manager did corrective action and had employee wash hands **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink to left of prep sink in back prep area blocked by push cart **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under 3 compartment sink

29-11-4

Oct 29, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No heat test strips for dish machine **Warning**

16-37-1

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. **Warning**

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. Provided form **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting clean plastic containers **Warning**

24-08-4

Jan 18, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crave Hotdogs & BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crave Hotdogs & BBQ on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Crave Hotdogs & BBQ compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Crave Hotdogs & BBQ most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Crave Hotdogs & BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Crave Hotdogs & BBQ have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Crave Hotdogs & BBQ means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Crave Hotdogs & BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Crave Hotdogs & BBQ is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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