Jose's Hot Dog Cart

520 N 70 Ave, Hollywood, FL 33002

American

Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Jose's Hot Dog Cart has been inspected four times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 15, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Jose's Hot Dog Cart's 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

12A-07-5

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. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cooked arepa on top of the grill. According to the operator is personal food. Instructed the operator to store separately from the customer's food.

40-06-5

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wrist gold chain while serving food.

13-07-4

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jose's Hot Dog Cart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jose's Hot Dog Cart on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Jose's Hot Dog Cart compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?

Jose's Hot Dog Cart most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.

Has Jose's Hot Dog Cart's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jose's Hot Dog Cart have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jose's Hot Dog Cart 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 Jose's Hot Dog Cart inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jose's Hot Dog Cart is inspected around two times per year on average.

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