THE DOGHOUSE BAR & GRILL

Name: THE DOGHOUSE BAR & GRILL
Address: 3400 S NOVA RD, PORT ORANGE, FL, 32129, US
Rating: 13.8

3400 S NOVA RD, PORT ORANGE, FL 32129

License #7407077

🍽️ American ℹ️

13.8 Grade F / 100

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September 28, 2026 · 12 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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THE DOGHOUSE BAR & GRILL in PORT ORANGE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 13.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 84 total violations — 21 critical, 12 major, 51 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead or trapped insects, or other pests, in control devices. -dead lizard and small flying insects on control device under storage rack in back of establishment -dead lizard on control device behind the chest freezer in storage area
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under 3 compartment sink in the front bar, left side
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -back of the establishment in the storage area, under racks/shelving -interior bar, right side well in adea around soda bibbs
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. -exterior bar area at the end of the bar surrounding gutter line. Advised to have area sealed
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters above fryers, significant grease build up -wire rack used for air drying at 3 compartment sink -soda gun holster, left bar well inside
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -paper food trays, advised to keep uncovered trays stored inverted
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -cookline
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -slow dripping leak at hand sink faucet at cook line area
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -small portion of sliced turkey with date mark of 9-20. Advised to use within 7 days of opening package unless being frozen.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -open container of feta cheese inside household fridge near entrance to back from bar area
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -some surfaces to cheese graters hanging on wall Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -interior of ice machine, some isolated surfaces around grooved areas of the splash guard inside the machine

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[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
[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
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -some chipped/worn coating on wire racks above prep table where seasonings stored
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -storage room, behind chest freezers -bar area underneath equipment
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. -threshold at base of wall above baseboards behind 3 compartment sink
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. -chest freezer in back
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up on asul lines above the grill
[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
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottles hanging on shelf facing condiments/food product.
[41-18-4] Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 500ppm
[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
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -bar equipment stored inside hand sink inside the bar
[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.
[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.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[24-05-4] Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -stored on top of ice machine
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on top of shelf next to bowls/box of glpves, above croutons
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -small area near sanitizer basin at 3 compartment sink
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dust build up on wires in prep area above cooler/cutting board -grease on exterior of ansul lines above grill -floor fan next to ice machine
[36-64-5] Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -mens restroom
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee handled raw meat to bread/place into fryer, changed gloves without washing hands prior to handling/scooping cooked rice for plating. Advised to use utensils when able to avoid/minimize potential cross contamination between raw food and ready to eat/cooks food.
[12A-02-4] Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then prepared a beverage/scooping ice without washing hands.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw comminuted beef stored above whole uncut steak inside walk in cooler on speed rack
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cut cabbage
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage 57F inside single door cooler located in back/outside storage area across from ice machine, employee stated more than 4 hours inside unit. See stop sale.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[05-11-4] Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -lower portion of right side reach-in cooler, operator relocated closer to door
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -stainless steel pans on storage rack -large pots stored above ice machine in kitchen area
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee JBL speaker stored on top of reach-in cooler, operator removed
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of pickles and peppers/onions stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -lower portion of left side reach-in cooler, operator installed new ambient air temperature thermometer
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. -operator located
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -exterior of single door stainless steel reach-in freezer soiled -hood filters over cooking equipment have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of cooking equipment have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris Operator states cooking equipment is scheduled to be detail cleaned today
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall on right side of fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
[09-01-4] 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. -bartender holding lime with bare hand while slicing limes
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -fry baskets have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -inside of ice machine inside kitchen has a light accumulation of debris, operator cleaned
[53B-09-4] Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -FRLA Certificates not original documents, copies
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -pink solution spray bottle stored on shelf in outside bar area, employee labeled