Diggity Dogs & More
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Diggity Dogs & More, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, dirt, slime”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Diggity Dogs & More trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap after touching phone and continued engaging in food preparation. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, dirt, slime. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
74
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-25. Operator renewed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw comminuted beef burger stored above raw sausage in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Not provided for 1 new employee employed less than 60 days. Provided to operator
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometers calibrated at 40F-50F. Demonstrated to operator on re calibration of dial probe thermometers. Thermometers calibrated to 32F **Corrected On-Site**
05-06-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves burger per customer request. No consumer advisory posted. Printed and provided to operator. Operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
50
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The cook line lowboy coolers gaskets are torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the prep area, the light is missing the shield. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The fan bowing on the make line is soiled with dust and grease.
23-03-4
86
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
82
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In the triple sink, three packages hot dogs thawing in standing water. The hot dogs were moved to the refrigerator to thaw properly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
95
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 bought bleach during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that two new hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed reporting agreement form to manager.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Thermometer not turning on.
05-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer in dining room.
14-69-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket with onions on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
61
Apr 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil container in kitchen next to exit door. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
82
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White freezer in ware washing area, Sausages 50F cold holding less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved to chest freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Cook unable to answer cooking Temperature for well done beef burger. Educate cook, emailed chart with proper cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in cook line.
23-03-4
74
Sep 30, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Diggity Dogs & More last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Diggity Dogs & More on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Diggity Dogs & More?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, dirt, slime” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Diggity Dogs & More.
How does Diggity Dogs & More compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Diggity Dogs & More most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Diggity Dogs & More's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Diggity Dogs & More have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Diggity Dogs & More means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Diggity Dogs & More inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Diggity Dogs & More is inspected around three times per year on average.
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