Tootsie's Hotdogs & More

1850 Emerson Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207

American

Last inspected: May 22, 2025

Score

High Risk

Tootsie's Hotdogs & More has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on May 22, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to 10 violations.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Tootsie's Hotdogs & More trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 22, 2025

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only employee expired on 10/2024 **Warning**

53B-05-5

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. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Only manager is expired Matthew Wilcox took test on 6/26/18 **Warning**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Dawn container has chlorine in it, explained to operator

41-21-4

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Only hot temperature only, explained to her

05-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one

50-09-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Old one

50-03-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In upright cooler, operator placed one

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent on ceiling

23-03-4

May 1, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tootsie's Hotdogs & More last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tootsie's Hotdogs & More on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Tootsie's Hotdogs & More compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Tootsie's Hotdogs & More most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Tootsie's Hotdogs & More's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tootsie's Hotdogs & More have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tootsie's Hotdogs & More 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.

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