Hot Dog Heaven
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Hot Dog Heaven, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walk in cooler - raw beef stored”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In the back of the kitchen next to the triple sink, a bottle of degreaser and a bottle of windex were not labeled. The bottles were labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, a bucket of peeled onions was stored on the floor. The bucket was moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking - cut tomatoes at front counter. Operator time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink then put on gloves and began cutting raw chicken. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By tripe sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured - by ice machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - by circulation fans.
14-69-4
64
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Walk in cooler - Raw beef stored over ready-to-eat tomatoes. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Front counter - establishment's only hand sink removed for repair. Operator voluntarily closed establishment. **Warning**
31A-04-4
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. 2 employees, from hire date, without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
70
Jan 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Walk in cooler - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat lettuce. Cookline flip top - Raw beef burgers stored over ready-to-eat hot dogs. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting tomatoes without wearing gloves. Reviewed proper procedures and employee stopped and removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Employee restroom.
27-05-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored - cases of to-go containers and cases of napkins stored on floor in dining area.
25-05-4
64
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - raw beef burgers stored over ready to eat cut tomatoes. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 2 front counter employees on personal phones. Both put on gloves and handled ready to eat foods without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employees washed hands/put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
70
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving in walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - behind and next to condensing fan
14-69-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Prep area - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
70
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
55
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hot Dog Heaven last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hot Dog Heaven on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hot Dog Heaven?
Across the inspection record, “walk in cooler - raw beef stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hot Dog Heaven.
How does Hot Dog Heaven compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Hot Dog Heaven most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Hot Dog Heaven's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hot Dog Heaven have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hot Dog Heaven 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 Hot Dog Heaven inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hot Dog Heaven is inspected around three times per year on average.
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