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MEL'S HOT DOGS

4136 E BUSCH BLVD, Tampa FL 33617 · 813-985-8000

Last inspected Dec 9, 2025 · 3 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats55
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3902464
Grade history
SEP 23
NOV 24
DEC 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels coming out of the dispenser by the hand washing sink by the door. Manager replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling ents being soiled with dust in the kitchen prep area. Manager had an employee begin to clean vents
Basic/36-34-5/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Manager replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site

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.