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BOONDOCKS PORT ORANGE

3948 S PENINSULA DR, Port Orange FL 32127 · 386 760 9001

Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats79
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7405344
Grade history
FEB 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 2 flying insects inside prep area
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2024072833Sep 23, 2024Jan 13, 2025$200

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

May 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Hole in or other damage to wall. -water heater room
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit May 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -chest freezer outside near walk in
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit May 12, 2026 · Time Extended
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -hand sink at end of fryers
Basic/33-38-4/Return visit May 12, 2026 · -all hand sinks must have a garbage can located nearby/at the hand sink Time Extended
- From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -partially blocked/obstructed fire exit at cookline
/46-01-4/Return visit May 12, 2026 · Time Extended
May 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -3 flying insects near outdoor bar area near hand sink
High priority/35A-02-7
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -smoked chicken wings
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Oysters in half shell,milk Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -cooked chicken wings
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shucked oysters on half shell 47F from prior day, bleu cheese crumbles 45F, cooked shrimp 47F, milk 47F inside single door cooler with heavy blockage at top section near air flow.. See stop sale for milk/cooked shrimp/oysters on half shell
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -water heater/dry storage room in corners
Basic/36-73-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. -water heater room
Basic/36-24-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -chest freezer outside near walk in
Basic/14-69-4
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -hand sink at end of fryers
Basic/33-38-4
Single-service articles stored on a unsanitary surface. -soup bowls/portion cups stored on wiping cloth -case of food trays on floor in water hearer room
Basic/25-17-4
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -partially blocked/obstructed fire exit at cookline
/46-01-4
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 2 flying insects inside prep area
High priority/35A-02-7
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-24-5
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/ -Robert, expired 1/30/2025
Intermediate/53A-03-7
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 cutting board in back
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. -rusted air drying racks
Basic/14-11-5
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -storage area outside of kitchen
Basic/36-11-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of margarine
Basic/08B-47-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters -surface area below filters -exterior of ice machines outside
Basic/23-03-4
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -doors left open, flying insects present in prep area
Basic/35B-05-4
Jun 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 23, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit May 23, 2025 · Application submitted to plan review, operator currently corresponding with tallahasee, provided emails/current plans Time Extended
Mar 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in handling clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
High priority/12A-13-4/Warning
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -cook handled raw beef at cookline to place on grill, prior to handling seasoning containers, deli paper, without washing hands. Advised to use utensils where possible to minimize contact with raw food.
High priority/12A-12-4/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -area above prep line
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -debris on shelving inside storage room -significant build up of grease inside hood filters above grill
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 23, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken 44-45F, shredded cheese 44F inside small cooler near cookline. Manager stated placed in cooler 3 hours
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · --raw chicken 51F, shredded cheese 49F, raw fish 50F inside unit around/more than 4 hours, next day callback inspection shall occur to verify compliance. Provided time as public health control if intended to keep top loaded TCS food on 4 hour time controls. Time Extended/Return visit Sep 23, 2024 · -raw chicken 42F, shredded cheese 51F, cut lettuce 53F, cut tomatoes 51F, provolone cheese 53F, American cheese 52f, raw tuna 52F inside stand up refrigerator on cook line longer than 4 hours, see stop sale. -cooler in question from callback inspection was emptied, employee stated cooler to be replaced. Temperatures verified in adjacent coolers being used. Advised person in charge to monitor temperatures in coolers on cook line to allow for corrective action when finding TCS food inside danger zone temperatures.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint
Equipment in poor repair. -chest freezers
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor/deck area between dining/bar area and kitchen
Basic/36-11-4/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. -at cook line
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken 44-45F, shredded cheese 44F inside small cooler near cookline. Manager stated placed in cooler 3 hours
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · --raw chicken 51F, shredded cheese 49F, raw fish 50F inside unit around/more than 4 hours, next day callback inspection shall occur to verify compliance. Provided time as public health control if intended to keep top loaded TCS food on 4 hour time controls. Time Extended
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. -chest freezers
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor/deck area between dining/bar area and kitchen
Basic/36-11-4/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. -at cook line
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -inside freezer
Basic/38-07-4/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0ppm chlorine, rechecked multiple times
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -cook briefly touched face with gloved hands prior to handling food on line
High priority/12A-10-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken 44-45F, shredded cheese 44F inside small cooler near cookline. Manager stated placed in cooler 3 hours
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment in poor repair. -chest freezers
Basic/14-11-5
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor/deck area between dining/bar area and kitchen
Basic/36-11-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. -at cook line
Basic/14-69-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -inside freezer
Basic/38-07-4
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced tomatoes, cut lettuce 55F out exposed to room temperature above top shelf.
High priority/03A-02-5
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Cooks with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of rapid steamer at end of cookline -hood filters above grill -cover above soda bibs out back
Basic/23-03-4
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
Basic/14-55-4
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked/obstructed. For reporting purposes only. -large cooler obstructing door marked with fire exit on side kitchen entrance near walk in coolers. Manager stated that intention is to move/swap fridges to clear obstruction.
/46-01-4
Oct 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -near bathrooms outside
High priority/29-34-4/Return visit Oct 12, 2023 · Time Extended
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. -amanda
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Return visit Oct 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -cookline
Basic/38-01-4/Return visit Oct 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Oct 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -tomato based soup
High priority/02C-01-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-24-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tuna, red fish
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -coleslaw, prepped day prior 50F inside lowboy across from grill. Manager placed on line from walk in cooler 3 hours prior, see stop sale. -raw shrimp 54F, raw tuna 52F, red fish inside lowboy across from grill. Manager stated moved from wall in cooler for prep at 11am, placed onto shallow pans and into freezer. Tuna and redfish still 50F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -near bathrooms outside
High priority/29-34-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by fan/equipment in server area
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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. -amanda
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Clean bowls, plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -on top shelf of warmer on cookline
Basic/24-05-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -cookline
Basic/38-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4

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.