BEN'S DOG HOUSE
4951 INTERNATIONAL DR K-95, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-927-9758
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
APR 24
MAY 24
NOV 24
APR 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area./observed two flying insects.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019029864 | May 29, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled / stained with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container of sugar, operator discarded
Food stored on floor. Container of frying oil on floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gaskets of reach in coolers
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind mini oven
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar by front counter not labeled
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nescafé coffee machine has debris
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of turbochef has debris.
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over bread. Discarded by operator Raw beef over unwashed lettuce
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touching utensils after touching raw chicken without removing gloves. Operator coached employee.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning spray bottles by food prep station. Operator placed bottles on container
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nescafé coffee machine has debris
No soap provided at handwash sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with written time plan form.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee and water bottle on prep table.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Established has 34 seats. Provided operator with seating change form.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drain plates at beer station soiled.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons not inverted at
Jun 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements./observed 32 seats (4 tables with 16 seats and bar with 16 seats).
May 28, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233./two employees working over 3 months with no employee's training certificates. No other certificates available.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements./observed 32 seats (4 tables with 16 seats and bar with 16 seats).
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several reach in coolers gaskets soiled. Storage room away from the location/reach in freezer gasket soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair./only hand sink plumbing disrepair, leaking.
May 24, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area./observed two flying insects.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks./ Raw pork over bottle drinks. Raw chicken over beer keg.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./a bottle of dish soap inside hand sink/
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./chlorine strips not available.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233./two employees working over 3 months with no employee's training certificates. No other certificates available.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements./observed 32 seats (4 tables with 16 seats and bar with 16 seats).
Food stored on floor./oil cartons/
In-use yellow wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several reach in coolers gaskets soiled. Storage room away from the location/reach in freezer gasket soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair./only hand sink plumbing disrepair, leaking.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up./next to hot holding unit/
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched./knives, forks and spoons/
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided to Operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Make table Diced tomatoes not date marked from 24 hours ago.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well less than 2 hours per employee. cooked chicken 116F cooked beef 120F Operator increased heat on well for temperature recovery
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slushee machine interior Slushee machine chute Top of blender
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.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Bus ban and other containers directly on floor.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of rice on floor
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler Area surrounding steam well
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Food tray next to oven
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat in bag In bucket on shelf, in standing water
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.