DOGHOUSE BAR & GRILL
3400 S NOVA RD, Port Orange FL 32129 · 386.872.7291
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,660
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021013309 | Mar 16, 2021 | Apr 22, 2021 | $800 |
| 4--2019020082 | Mar 4, 2019 | May 22, 2019 | $400 |
| 4--2019001983 | Nov 7, 2018 | Jan 31, 2019 | $400 |
| 4--2015032361 | Apr 22, 2015 | Aug 6, 2015 | $700 |
| 4--2015007376 | Dec 30, 2014 | Mar 24, 2015 | $360 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
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
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottles hanging on shelf facing condiments/food product.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 500ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -some dust on ice scoop sleeve at ice machine in prep area
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -bar equipment stored inside hand sink inside the bar
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.
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.
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
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
Equipment in poor repair. -some chipped/worn coating on wire racks above prep table where seasonings stored
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -storage room, behind chest freezers -bar area underneath equipment
Hole in or other damage to wall. -threshold at base of wall above baseboards behind 3 compartment sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. -chest freezer in back
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up on asul lines above the grill
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw shrimp portioned into bags placed above ready to eat food inside stand up freezer
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. -commercially processed queso from bag, 115-128F inside tabletop warmer, from 5.5 hours prior per employee. See stop sale.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -in back, side interior and upper portion
Equipment in poor repair. -wood shelving above 3 compartment sink
Floor soiled. -near ice machine in back
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters above fryers
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then prepared a beverage/scooping ice without washing hands.
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
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cut cabbage
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.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -stored on top of ice machine
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
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -small area near sanitizer basin at 3 compartment sink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -mens restroom
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Nov 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs inside walk in cooler stored above condiments on shelf
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -inside walk in cooler, ambient temperature read 55F where eggs were stored.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cut cabbage
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced cheddar cheese 45-47F, sliced swiss cheese 45-47F, inside walk in cooler near door access. Manager stated delivery recently left door open for 1 hour -cut cabbage 48F inside stand up produce cooler in back, with shelving stacked with cardboard from bulk order which may not be allowing for proper air circulation. Advised to use other functioning coolers for temperature controlled foods unless verifying holding internal temperatures at 41F or below
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of soda guns in outside bar
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -mens restroom hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of cooking equipment across from coolers -hood filters
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -food trays
Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. -raw fish filets, 70F. Employee stated began thawing 30 minutes prior.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
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
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
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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -pink solution spray bottle stored on shelf in outside bar area, employee labeled
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
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
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
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
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
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
No copy of latest inspection report available. -operator located
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
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall on right side of fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw steak tips 51F, per operator stored in lower portion of right side reach-in cooler since yesterday, operator discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards on reach-in coolers are stained
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple degreaser solution spray bottles in bar area lacking label, employee labeled
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -stainless steel bowls and pots above ice machine, operator inverted
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets in disrepair on right side reach-in cooler door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors behind fryers/flat top grill
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -top of left side fryer has accumulation of grease and food debris
Silverware/utensils not stored with the food-contact surface all facing the same direction. -forks and knives in silverware container on shelf next to ice machine, operator reorganized
Walk-in cooler shelf with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.