ARBETTER'S HOT DOGS
8747 SW 40 ST, Miami, FL, 33165
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 2, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (9)
- 29-34-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection by the ice machine outside. **Warning**
High Priority
- 12A-29-4Critical
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee with his phone and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. **Warning**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cole slow (58 F - Cold Holding)at the front counter and ground beef (48 F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler byte3 compartment sink. As per employee food was placed at 10:30 AM. **Warning**
High Priority
- 10-08-5Repeat
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 53A-03-7
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certification for David Arbetter on 03/21/26. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 22-20-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
Basic
- 53B-05-5
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training for all employees expired on 8//2026. Paul Martinez, Juan Fernandez Roger Turcios, Patty A, Eric Alvarez, Glen Johnson, Cyril Jacques, Donovan, Edward and Lucas rios. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 36-22-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the ice machine outside. **Warning**
Basic
- 08B-42-4
Food stored outside.
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed 5 reach in coolers and freezers stored outside of the establishment. Reach in coolers/ freezes are located outside establishment without any protection no walls or roof, and the gate is left open allowing any customer to contaminate the food. The equipment are completely unprotected. **Warning**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.