HOT DIGGITY DOGS AND MORE
2641 GRIFFIN RD, Dania Beach FL 33312 · 9549817827
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-25. Operator renewed at time of inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 1. License with an expiration of 12-01-25 presented.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer closest to the beverage cooler at the main entrance.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit next to rear exit door.
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Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor, operator stored properly.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap after touching phone and continued engaging in food preparation. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Replaced during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, dirt, slime. Hood filters soiled.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-25. Operator renewed at time of inspection
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw comminuted beef burger stored above raw sausage in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided
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. Not provided for 1 new employee employed less than 60 days. Provided to operator
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometers calibrated at 40F-50F. Demonstrated to operator on re calibration of dial probe thermometers. Thermometers calibrated to 32F
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves burger per customer request. No consumer advisory posted. Printed and provided to operator. Operator posted
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. The cook line lowboy coolers gaskets are torn.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the prep area, the light is missing the shield.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The fan bowing on the make line is soiled with dust and grease.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Near the triple sink area, the air conditioning vent has accumulated dust.
Equipment in poor repair. Cook line low boy cooler gaskets are badly torn.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. The lights over the triple sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At the triple sink, a pack of beef polish sausage was thawing at room temperature. The sausage was moved to running water.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In the triple sink, three packages hot dogs thawing in standing water. The hot dogs were moved to the refrigerator to thaw properly.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Thermometer not turning on.
No proof provided that two new hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed reporting agreement form to manager.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator bought bleach during inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket with onions on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated
Ice buildup in chest freezer in dining room.
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.