DOGHOUSE PIZZA
4451 ENTERPRISE CT STE K, Melbourne FL 32934 · 3216103050
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 30 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025007157 | Dec 20, 2024 | Mar 3, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by altosham.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in soda storage area has a hole above the door inside area.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board used for cutting mozzarella
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods have some build up
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In pizza cooler. Operator had employee clean out water.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler at pizza station far end fresh mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); ricotta (47F - Cold Holding), moved items to another cooler
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee hasn't signed agreement.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings cooked on Tuesday, today is Thursday not date marked.
Dec 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Oct 22, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile by triple sink area and soda area is soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled above pizza oven
Oct 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tzatziki (50F - Cold Holding); feta (54F - Cold Holding), ranch (50F-cold holding )
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza roller has leftover flour, ice chute on self serve soda machine has pink debris on it Under mixer head is soiled
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ranch in walk in cooler house made not date marked
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink liquid not labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear plastic cup used to scoop flour.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile by triple sink area and soda area is soiled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired April 2024
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Turkey sticks in keg cooler not segregated
Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich cooler not keeping proper temperature. Thermometer reading 60F, no food stored in it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled above pizza oven
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cup of water not covered
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cloth in coolers to absorb water
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat peppers in walk in cooler.
May 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Light not functioning. 2 lights under hood not functioning
Apr 5, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Observed employee dip finger in food container, took a taste and did not wash hands. Educated employee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self serve soda machine has build up of black mold like substance.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink on prep line has been removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on roll top prep table.
Drain cover(s) missing. Under triple sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Magnetic strip on side in between prep tables.
Light not functioning. 2 lights under hood not functioning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Handwash sign at sink in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt not labeled.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink out of paper towels. Just got delivered and replaced.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator form.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Handwash sink next to ice machine and in the bathroom
Jul 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink kitchen blocked by prep table
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pizza sauce and motz cheese
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean cooking utensils not inverted handle up
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes and Togo containers stored on floor by bathroom
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.