HOULIGAN'S - A SPIRITED SPORTS GRILL
1396 DUNLAWTON AVE, Port Orange FL 32127 · 386-322-3330
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -raw salmon inside vacuum sealed packaging
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 18, 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
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to ice machine not having paper towels. Manager replace paper towels dispenser
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken tenders 117-134F, per operator less than 30 minutes stored in fry basket, operator placed back in fryer to rapidly reheat, rechecked 178-208F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -multiple containers of milk lacking dates, operator dated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -multiple white cutting boards on tops of reach-in coolers are stained
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. -Kara, John, Daniel, Tristan, Brianna, Tabitha, Keith, Audrey, Kirk, Madison, Clemencia, Rylee, Brian, Michelle, Hailey
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -salmon filets in walk-in cooler
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -lid on raw chicken in walk-in cooler, employee replaced
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
May 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -3 compartment sink area
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
May 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -raw salmon inside vacuum sealed packaging
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut tomatoes 49F, corn/bean blend 54F, cut poultry 50F, bleu cheese crumbles 54F-59F, cut lettuce 47F, house bleu cheese 50F, sliced cheeses 52F inside prep cooler next to grill, manager stated in overnight, previous temp check was 4 hours prior, see stop sale. Callback inspection to occur next day to verify compliance on cold holding temperatures. -portioned house ranch 47F inside inadequate ice bath in expo station, manager stated placed out less than 1 hour prior, added ice bath -manager called servixe technician during inspection, technician arrived prior to completing inspection and food was removed from unit.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. -temperature recorded from manifold reached 195F
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -salmon
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee on fry/batter station
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -3 compartment sink area
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored above ready-to-eat food. -whole onions stored above dressings inside wall in cooler
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling vent near back fire door
Equipment in poor repair. -wire racks in bar for clean glasses
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -warewashing area -some areas in back prep area in between grout/floor tiles
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink in back prep area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -mop sink faucet
Apr 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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
Apr 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken portions 45F, sliced provolone cheese 48F, and shredded cheese blend 51F, per operator less than 3 hours in reach-in cooler drawers underneath flat top grill, operator relocated all products to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool, operator states a maintenance request has already been made
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -fried chicken 122F, cheese sauce 84F, and Chili 121F, per operator less than 3 hours, operator moved to stove to rapidly reheat
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -quaternary ammonia sanitizer exceeding 500ppm, operator diluted with water, retested 200ppm
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -built-in dial thermometer in reach-in cooler beneath flat top grill reading -40F, operator installed new ambient air thermometer in one of the drawers
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -paper towel dispenser closest to fryers, operator cleared blockage
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
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in dishwashing area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice buildup on equipment in walk-in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment, operator removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs hanging off fryer basket, operator relocated
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler door/gasket soiled -mop sink soiled -plastic behind soda nozzles has an accumulation of debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind sprayer in dishwashing area has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -spray bottle used with oil sprayed on wings.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked chicken wings 92-97F, less than 30 minutes per manager. Currently being held resting above fryer oil. Advised to keep in hot holding equipment. Manager stated discarding if not being used for extra crispy wings in short period of time.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Can opener blade with rust that has pitted the surface. -Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -manager stated new can opener ordered.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over prep area above slicer
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -salmon, advised to remove from packaging prior to being fully thawed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf above small cooler between fryers -top shelf below/around microwave
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand sink faucet near dish washer/3 comp sink
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -type k(silver) extinguisher on wall in prep area behind fryers. Manager contacting fire insurance company. Stated recently were out to service units.
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.