Hot Dog Heaven Degrades its Sanitary Rating
101 E Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Health Inspection Reports
2/6/2017 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Basic - Case/container of roast beef and peeled onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Items were placed on a shelf **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Grilled onions and tomato sauce 105°F-110°F. Operator turned heat up , onions and tomato sauce went to 170°F for hot holding above 135°F. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing cleaner, at cook line not labeled. Operator labeled bottles **Corrected On-Site**
9/26/2016 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Case of Roast beef stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator placed roast beef on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front counter
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled next to triple sink.
1/25/2016 | 1 Violations | Rating 5/5
Basic - Case/container of onion and tomatoes stored on floor in walk-in cooler. French Fries stored on floor in walk in freezer.
8/7/2015 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Case of french fries stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
High Priority - Raw animal eggs stored over cooked veggies. Move eggs on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
3/18/2015 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Stored peeled onions not covered in walk-in cooler. Placed a cover on container **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Onions 109°F, Corrective Action Taken reheated onions
10/6/2014 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
8/25/2014 | 5 Violations | Rating 4/5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.
High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 45°F, added ice to cool to 41°F.
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Grilled onions at 109°F, reheated to 165°F for hot holding.
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled liquid soap and degreaser, wrote names on both bottles **Corrected On-Site**
12/26/2013 | 2 Violations | Rating 5/5
Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Fans in walk in cooler.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/9/2013 | 2 Violations | Rating 5/5
Basic - Food stored on floor.Tomatoes **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/11/2013 | 2 Violations | Rating 5/5
Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Inside tray at soda machine.
8/6/2012 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over dressings / sauces. in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust & black debris. fanguards in walk-in cooler.
2/27/2012 | 6 Violations | Rating 4/5
Critical - Potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese at 50 degrees at cookline cooler. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Potentially hazardous food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked fries at 100 degrees above fryer. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over pickles at walkin cooler.
Critical - Food stored on floor. roast at walkin and freezer .
Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. handwash sink and toilet in employee restroom .
Gasket soiled with accumulation of food debris. 3 door cooler by ice machine .
9/13/2011 | 16 Violations | Rating 3.5/5
Critical - Observed food stored on floor.---chicken in walk-in coolerCorrected On Site.
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.---chopped onions in walk-in cooler.
Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.---salt and pepper.
Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.
Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on dicer.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.---cutting board
Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.---around cooler door
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.---cardboard liner on shelf.
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.---reach-in cooler.
Observed reuse of single-service articles.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.---front counter
Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.---under mat in back.
Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.---walk-in cooler
Observed ceiling in disrepair.---ceiling tile
Light not functioning.---walk-in freezer
2/15/2011 | 6 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. peppers at 112 degrees . Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over mustand at walkin cooler.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over veggies .
Critical - Observed food stored on floor. roast beef on floor at walkin cooler.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor. at walkin freezer .
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. prep area cooler.
7/30/2010 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Critical - Observed food stored on floor. roast beef at walkin cooler
Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front counter area
4/23/2009 | 13 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. rusted flooring at walkin cooler
No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front counter area
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor. buns at walkin cooler
Critical - Observed food stored on floor. fries at walkin freezer
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. 3 door reachin cooler
Observed no child labor law poster.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair , outside of ice machine rusted
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair , rusted shelving at 3 door reachin cooler
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair walkin cooler door rusted
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, mop bucket soiled
8/29/2008 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for wiping cloths.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.