HOT DOG HEAVEN
5355 E COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32807 · (407)282-5746
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
FEB 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 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. Provided operator with form to post
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks on dry storage
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored over chili in reach in cooler, removed
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container, used to cover buns, operator removed.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Storage area reach in cooler door pretzel dog (50F - Cold Holding)placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on storage area,freezer chest lid.
Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food preparation area Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Ice buildup in storage area freezer chest.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, front counter make table unit.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm. Operator increased amount. 100 ppm.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Towel on top of hot buns. Operator removed towels
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to hold gasket on back chest freezer between cooler 12 and 2
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap around back door
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well water dripping not running Operator turned water on
Sep 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Make table gaskets broken
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap around door leading to outside
Sep 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table; hotdogs per operator in cooler less than 1/2 hour (50F - Cold Holding); portioned Cole slaw per operator in cooler less than 1/2 hour (50F - Cold Holding); portioned Macaroni salad per operator in cooler less than 1/2 hour (50F - Cold Holding)
Equipment in poor repair. Make table gaskets broken
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap around door leading to outside
Feb 22, 2024Inspection 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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Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth on top of hot dog bun in steeamer Operator removed
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair back reach in freezer
Dec 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap around door.
Oct 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cloth on top of hot dog buns. Operator removed clothes
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw sausage over unwashed lemons in cooler 21 1/2
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. Provided operator with form to post
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 operator with form. Employees working read, print, signed, and dated form during inspection.
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. Food handlers training expired.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom in back not self closing. Operator fixed door
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap around door.
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.