YELLOW DOG EATS KITCHEN & BAR
147 S CANAL ST, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 · 386-410-4824
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 44 points better than where it started.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Top of smoker and containers on top of smoker, smoker room
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021016186 | Feb 22, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tcs jalapeño ranch dressing 4/10, incorrect per operator
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Black beans 106-123F, queso 115-134F, reheating approximately 3 hours
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to hold knife on the cookline
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket under Raw beef and seafood
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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. Tuna
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on reach in cooler
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Smoker room, floor and lines above equipment
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Shed
Food stored on floor. Chip cases on the floor in the shed
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tomato chutney 10/4 and 10/14, corn salsa 10/14
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises.
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. Mackenzie
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top and interior doors
Food stored on floor. Chips in the storage area
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Full pans
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust. Upper area in kitchen
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quat corrected to 200 ppm quat
Gas vent stack for smoker not venting properly. Gap in the vent allowing venting into the room
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Squeeze bottle of sauce made with sour cream on ice 43-45F, operator discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Can opener blade - interior microwave
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tristan
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. 2 new employees with no food handler training
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. Tuna. See stop sale
Containers in poor repair. Multiple plastic 1/3 with corners broken off
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drink next to uncovered containers
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen along wall
Food stored on floor. In the storage room, cases of chips
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill, bottom prep table
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. McDonald's iced coffee
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm corrected to 200 ppm quat
Dec 3, 2024□ 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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Food stored on floor. Bag in the box soda and chips in the storage room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust wire shelving in kitchen
Oct 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw beef over cheese, walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler gaskets Hoshizaki
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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. All employees except 3 CFMs
Food stored on floor. Bag in the box soda and chips in the storage room.
Gaskets in poor repair. Left cookline cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust wire shelving in kitchen
Stored food not covered. Black beans in walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Bag in the box soda area, water dripping into cabinet and pooling water
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pork 55F cooling overnight in walk in cooler. See stop sale
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Rice 3/17, chicken curry 3/17
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Top of smoker and containers on top of smoker, smoker room
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. In squeeze bottle, tcs dressing 44-45F, operator iced.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At over 2.5 hours, pork 115F in the center, smoker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Slicer blade guard Right reach in cooler gaskets
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Smoker room
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. New employees with no food handler training
No soap provided at handwash sink. Smoker room
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spinach dip from 2 days ago
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarette pack and sunglasses next to reach in cooler cutting board
Food stored on floor. Cases in the storage shed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire shelving above reach in cooler cookline, dust Bar interior shelving under soda machine soiled with slim/mold like substance
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Cutting oranges for drink garnish
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat food walk in cooler. 1 carton
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked cauliflower 11/7 - on 8th day
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. Bar cooler holding squeeze bottle of ranch made with buttermilk 48F overnight. See stop sale
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. Newer kitchen employees with no food handler training
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Cases of chips in the storage shed
Jul 12, 2023□ 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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Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door and smoker door
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.