Mel's Hot Dogs in Tampa
Last inspected:
4136 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33617Mel's Hot Dogs in Tampa has 10 inspection records spanning from 2018 to December 2025, with 23 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.3 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were cited in 2 inspections: hand washing violations in April 2021, and hand washing, consumer advisory, approved food source, shell stock requirements, time as control, and allergen awareness violations in August 2019. Most violations were basic-level findings. The most recent inspection on December 9, 2025 found no violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mel's Hot Dogs in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Mel's Hot Dogs in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Mel's Hot Dogs in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mel's Hot Dogs in Tampa last inspected?
- Mel's Hot Dogs in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 9, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Mel's Hot Dogs in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mel's Hot Dogs in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper cooling equipment.
- How many health inspections has Mel's Hot Dogs in Tampa had?
- Mel's Hot Dogs in Tampa has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mel's Hot Dogs in Tampa find?
- Mel's Hot Dogs in Tampa was most recently inspected on December 9, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mel's Hot Dogs in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Mel's Hot Dogs in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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