ARBETTER'S HOT DOGS
8747 SW 40 ST, Miami FL 33165 · 305.207.0555
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in back storage area with torn gaskets.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler drawers at the grill station with soiled gaskets. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler drawers at the cook line with soiled gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler in back storage area with soiled interior.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf under flattop griddle soiled with debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at ware washing area soiled with food debris. Observed interior of reach in cooler at outside enclosure soiled with food debris.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Over the prep cooler at cook line observed hot dogs (58F - Cold Holding), as per employees for less than 4 hours. Employee added a bigger container with ice underneath to rapidly cool product.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn dogs (99 F - Hot Holding), as per employees less than 2 hours. Employee reheating food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front counter a wet towel stored in the hand wash sink located at front line. Observed employee refilling water from hand wash sink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor by the hand sink at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of all reach in coolers soiled. Employee were cleaning coolers during the inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, cooler located at front line across from the hand wash sink.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water and tea bottles stored on floor at storage shed. Manager placed products on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in cooler drawers soiled at front line. Also observed shelf underneath grill soiled with food debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet when valves are off at 3 compartment sink.
Dec 6, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed 3 standing reach in freezers and 2 reach in coolers outside containing hot dogs, French fries and cut onions.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at ware washing area.
Nov 6, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed 3 standing reach in freezers and 2 reach in coolers outside containing hot dogs, French fries and cut onions.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at ware washing area.
Sep 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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. Provided employee health agreements to operator and some employees signed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed 3 standing reach in freezers and 2 reach in coolers outside containing hot dogs, French fries and cut onions.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at ware washing area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.