Hot Dog Heaven
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Hot Dog Heaven, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average for Orlando sits at 79, putting Hot Dog Heaven on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks on dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored over chili in reach in cooler , removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
86
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container, used to cover buns, operator removed. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Storage area reach in cooler door pretzel dog (50F - Cold Holding)placed overnight . Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm. Operator increased amount. 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on storage area ,freezer chest lid. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food preparation area Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in storage area freezer chest.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, front counter make table unit.
29-49-6
47
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Towel on top of hot buns. Operator removed towels
14-86-1
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to hold gasket on back chest freezer between cooler 12 and 2
14-71-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap around back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well water dripping not running Operator turned water on **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
74
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table gaskets broken - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap around door leading to outside - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
90
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table; hotdogs per operator in cooler less than 1/2 hour (50F - Cold Holding); portioned Cole slaw per operator in cooler less than 1/2 hour (50F - Cold Holding); portioned Macaroni salad per operator in cooler less than 1/2 hour (50F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table gaskets broken
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap around door leading to outside
35B-01-4
78
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth on top of hot dog bun in steeamer Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair back reach in freezer
14-71-4
90
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cloth on top of hot dog buns. Operator removed clothes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw sausage over unwashed lemons in cooler 21 1/2 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
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 operator with form to post **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 operator with form. Employees working read, print, signed, and dated form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handlers training expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom in back not self closing. Operator fixed door **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap around door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
50
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Pack of raw eggs stored on package of American cheese in reach in cooler with relish at back. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - Tall reach in coolers next to hot dog bun warmer station.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. - Splash from food on bottom of reach in cooler 12. - Black reside between doors on cooler 10.
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hot Dog Heaven last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hot Dog Heaven on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hot Dog Heaven?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hot Dog Heaven.
How does Hot Dog Heaven compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Hot Dog Heaven most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Hot Dog Heaven's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hot Dog Heaven have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.
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