I Love Hotdogs: inspection record

Name: I Love Hotdogs
Address: 9 Palm Harbor Village Way Unit G, Palm Coast, FL, US

I Love Hotdogs at 9 Palm Harbor Village Way Unit G in Palm Coast was last inspected by the Florida DBPR on August 26, 2026. Its most recent routine inspection recorded 4 findings, 1 of them high priority (some high-priority findings). Flagler Food has 6 inspection visits on file for this license since July 1, 2025.

Inspection history

August 26, 2026: Routine - Food

Result: Administrative complaint recommended. 1 high-priority, 0 intermediate and 3 basic findings.

Basic: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed small ice machine under front counter area soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both dual restrooms doors don't fully self close.
Basic: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light coming through at bottom of exterior door in kitchen.
Basic: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operator is open and operating with an expired license. Operator tried getting customer service on phone during inspection to pay. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

February 23, 2026: Routine - Food

Result: Call Back - Complied. 0 high-priority, 0 intermediate and 0 basic findings.

December 19, 2025: Routine - Food

Result: Call Back - Extension given, pending. 0 high-priority, 1 intermediate and 0 basic findings.

Basic: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nobody has been trained. **Warning**

December 18, 2025: Routine - Food

Result: Call Back - Extension given, pending. 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate and 1 basic findings.

Basic: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler thermostat says it's 52F.
Basic: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Cream cheese, meat balls, cheese, pork, chicken, beef, fish 52F; ( - Cold Holding) Butter sitting on counter 81F. **Warning**
Basic: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nobody has been trained. **Warning**

December 17, 2025: Routine - Food

Result: Warning Issued. 3 high-priority, 3 intermediate and 5 basic findings.

Basic: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler thermostat says it's 52F.
Basic: Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Top of cold holding unit not smooth and easily cleanable. Need to sand it down and repaint wood.
Basic: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed rag. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork in water thawing, chicken sitting out thawing. Person in charge turned water on pork and placed chicken in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in bucket. Person in charge hung mop up to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef, chicken and pork over vegetables. Person in charge rearranged everything correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Cream cheese, meat balls, cheese, pork, chicken, beef, fish 52F; ( - Cold Holding) Butter on counter 81F. **Warning**
Basic: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Cream cheese, meat balls, cheese, pork, chicken, beef, fish 52F; ( - Cold Holding) Butter sitting on counter 81F. **Warning**
Basic: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has debris on underside of blade. Person in charge cleaned slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nobody has been trained. **Warning**
Basic: No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand washing sink in kitchen. Person in charge replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**

August 12, 2025: Food-Licensing Inspection

Result: Inspection Completed - No Further Action. 0 high-priority, 1 intermediate and 1 basic findings.

Basic: Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in freezer torn. Person in charge stated they ordered new freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic: No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer for dish machine or triple sink per person in charge. Person in charge went to store and purchased plain chlorine. Provided handout and instructed person in charge on how to use chlorine as a sanitizer. Provided test strips and color comparison chart. **Corrected On-Site**

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