Smileys New York Hot Dogs

4450 Pet Ln Ste 107, Lutz, FL 33559
American
Last inspected: Apr 12, 2025
37
Score
High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Apr 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to nine violations.

That's lower than the typical Lutz restaurant, which scores around 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

2
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Hand wash sink turned off when I arrived. Operator using gloves. Operator was able to turn on hand wash sink during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature at hand wash sink 75F. **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle conducted food preparation, food storage or other food activity in a private home. Chili served on truck cooked at private home. Chili ran out before stop sale could be issued. **Warning**
01A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Discussed the need to have paper towels replenished at all times **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at HWS 75F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Operator is washing dishes at home. **Warning**
16-22-4
Intermediate - Time/temperature control for safety chili/cheese/cooked onions/cooked peppers served from a hot dog cart are not individually pre-portioned/packaged. **Warning**
08B-64-5
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required. I explained that he must report to commissary every day that he is in operation. **Warning**
51-23-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
37
Aug 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smileys New York Hot Dogs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smileys New York Hot Dogs on file is from Apr 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Smileys New York Hot Dogs compare to other restaurants in Lutz?

Smileys New York Hot Dogs most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 79.

Has Smileys New York Hot Dogs' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Smileys New York Hot Dogs have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Smileys New York Hot Dogs means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.