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SMILEYS NEW YORK HOT DOGS

4450 PET LN STE 107, Lutz FL 33559 · (813) 953-9238

Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceHTD3953401
Grade history
APR 25
JUN 26
Worst finding on record
Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature at hand wash sink 75F.
High priority/12A-19-4/Warning
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jun 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Hand wash sink turned off when I arrived. Operator using gloves. Operator was able to turn on hand wash sink during inspection.
High priority/12A-07-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety chili/cheese/cooked onions/cooked peppers served from a hot dog cart are not individually pre-portioned/packaged.
Intermediate/08B-64-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 19, 2025 · Chili not present cheese remains in 1/4 pan. Operator portioning directly to hot dogs from the pan. See stop sale Time Extended
Apr 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Hand wash sink turned off when I arrived. Operator using gloves. Operator was able to turn on hand wash sink during inspection.
High priority/12A-07-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature at hand wash sink 75F.
High priority/12A-19-4/Warning
Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle conducted food preparation, food storage or other food activity in a private home. Chili served on truck cooked at private home. Chili ran out before stop sale could be issued.
High priority/01A-04-4/Warning
No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Operator is washing dishes at home.
Intermediate/16-22-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Discussed the need to have paper towels replenished at all times
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required. I explained that he must report to commissary every day that he is in operation.
Intermediate/51-23-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety chili/cheese/cooked onions/cooked peppers served from a hot dog cart are not individually pre-portioned/packaged.
Intermediate/08B-64-5/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at HWS 75F.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Aug 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef hot dogs 48F cold hold. Operator using cold packs. Operator added ice for quick cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2023 · 44F cooling Time Extended
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Discussed the need to store beverages for personal use separate from food for the public
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2023 · Time Extended

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.