Mel's Hot Dogs

4136 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33617
American
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Mel's Hot Dogs has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 9, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Sep 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a pan at the dish rack tat was still wet-wet nesting.
24-08-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mel's Hot Dogs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mel's Hot Dogs on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Mel's Hot Dogs compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Mel's Hot Dogs most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Mel's Hot Dogs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mel's Hot Dogs have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mel's Hot Dogs 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 Mel's Hot Dogs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mel's Hot Dogs is inspected roughly once per year on average.