Los Tatos Hot Dog
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2025
74
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Los Tatos Hot Dog stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 27, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
The pattern that stands out is “operating with an expired division of hotels”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Kissimmee restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. per operator hot dogs in reach in cooler less than 2 hours;operator bought ice and iced down hotdogs **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator put napkins by hand washing sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator engaged in food prep with out a hat or hair net
13-02-4
74
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Per operator she is on a payment plan with the DBPR
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towel. Operator sent person to store to purchase soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe under hand washing sink
29-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooler containing drinks for sale stored directly on floor
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator engaged in food prep without hair restraint
13-03-4
67
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator was AC'd at last inspection
50-17-3
86
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operators husband bought soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leak from pipe underneath hand washing sink
29-11-4
74
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 2, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. Ground beef.
01A-03-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water.
27-12-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Hot Dog buns.
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food, other than frankfurters, prepared on a hot dog cart. Ground beef in steam table.
08B-65-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink filled with toys.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Tires are flat.
51-36-1
35
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Onions cooked no labels to identify source. Chili no info served from cart,
01A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Onions cooked no labels to identify source. Chili no info served from cart,
01B-04-5
Intermediate - Food, other than frankfurters, prepared on a hot dog cart. Chili, onions and sauerkraut and hamburgers.
08B-65-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Time/temperature control for safety chili/cheese/cooked onions/cooked peppers served from a hot dog cart are not individually pre-portioned/packaged.
08B-64-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch on left arm.
13-07-4
27
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Tatos Hot Dog last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Tatos Hot Dog on file is from Mar 27, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Tatos Hot Dog?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Tatos Hot Dog.
How does Los Tatos Hot Dog compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Los Tatos Hot Dog most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Los Tatos Hot Dog's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Los Tatos Hot Dog have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Los Tatos Hot Dog means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Los Tatos Hot Dog inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Tatos Hot Dog is inspected around four times per year on average.
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