THE DOGHOUSE BAR & GRILL

Name: THE DOGHOUSE BAR & GRILL
Address: 3400 S NOVA RD, PORT ORANGE, FL, 32129, US
Rating: 67.2

3400 S NOVA RD, PORT ORANGE, FL 32129

License #7407077

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67.2 Grade F / 100

Failing Health Score

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THE DOGHOUSE BAR & GRILL in PORT ORANGE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 67.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 7 critical, 4 major, 11 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 24, 2026 shows 14 observation rows: 3 critical, 4 major, and 7 minor.

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Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -some chipped/worn coating on wire racks above prep table where seasonings stored
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -bar equipment stored inside hand sink inside the bar
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jeremy, expired 2025, must be in compliance upom the next unannounced inspection.
[35A-22-5] Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. -provided link to ADA.GOV website for their guidance on how to assist in handling verification that only service animals are permitted inside the establishment -provided city of port irange publicly available permit application for dog friendly dining n designated outdoor areas of the establishment -must be in compliance upon the next unannounced inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up on asul lines above the grill
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -some isolated areas of splash guard, inside ice machine in back storage area
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottles hanging on shelf facing condiments/food product.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef in pan stored on top of container of pickles inside walk in cooler
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -some dust on ice scoop sleeve at ice machine in prep area
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. -chest freezer in back
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. -threshold at base of wall above baseboards behind 3 compartment sink
[41-18-4] Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 500ppm
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling/condenser area inside walk in cooler -light shields dusty inside kitchen
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -storage room, behind chest freezers -bar area underneath equipment

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