The Hot Dog Guy

929 W Michigan St, Orlando, FL 32805

American

Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at The Hot Dog Guy stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so The Hot Dog Guy is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. precooked sausage (119F - Hot Holding); precooked hotdogs (116F - Hot Holding) **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. precooked sausage (119F - Hot Holding); precooked hotdogs (116F - Hot Holding) **Warning**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Water heater to hand wash sink not working so operator did not have water. Operator voluntarily closed the cart u til the tank is fixed. **Warning**

27-12-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

31B-02-4

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Food, other than frankfurters, prepared on a hot dog cart. Operator selling hamburgers **Warning**

08B-65-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-07-4

Apr 8, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 10, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Hot Dog Guy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Hot Dog Guy on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Hot Dog Guy compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

The Hot Dog Guy most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has The Hot Dog Guy's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Hot Dog Guy have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Hot Dog Guy 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 The Hot Dog Guy inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Hot Dog Guy is inspected around two times per year on average.

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