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Santos Hot Dogs

2601 Sw 4 St, Miami, FL 33135
American
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Santos Hot Dogs four times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature”, which has been cited four times.

The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Santos Hot Dogs on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
82
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
82
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
64
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Water line from storage tank not properly constructed. Broken.
29-10-4
High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle's potable water tank not constructed of food-grade material or in a durable manner.
14-26-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot, cold running water at hand wash sink. Water Tanks is broken. The operator has a plastic container with water.
27-16-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed hand wash sink plumbing in disrepair missing pipe.
29-03-4
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.
50-04-4
41

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Santos Hot Dogs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Santos Hot Dogs on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Santos Hot Dogs?

Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Santos Hot Dogs.

How does Santos Hot Dogs compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Santos Hot Dogs most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Santos Hot Dogs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Santos Hot Dogs have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Santos 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 Santos Hot Dogs inspected?

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

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