Ben's Dog House
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2025
82
Score
Ben's Dog House has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “establishment did not report seating change” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Orlando sits at 79, putting Ben's Dog House on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nescafé coffee machine has debris **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of turbochef has debris.
23-03-4
82
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
33
Jun 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements./observed 32 seats (4 tables with 16 seats and bar with 16 seats). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
95
May 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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./two employees working over 3 months with no employee's training certificates. No other certificates available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair./only hand sink plumbing disrepair, leaking. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements./observed 32 seats (4 tables with 16 seats and bar with 16 seats). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several reach in coolers gaskets soiled. Storage room away from the location/reach in freezer gasket soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided to Operator. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Make table Diced tomatoes not date marked from 24 hours ago. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
82
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well less than 2 hours per employee. cooked chicken 116F cooked beef 120F Operator increased heat on well for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slushee machine interior Slushee machine chute Top of blender
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Bus ban and other containers directly on floor.
24-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of rice on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler Area surrounding steam well
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Food tray next to oven
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat in bag In bucket on shelf, in standing water
06-01-5
52
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheddar cheese on counter 88F Less than four hours 25 minutes later 43F Placed in reach in freezer to rapid chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Under counter reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ben's Dog House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ben's Dog House on file is from Apr 23, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ben's Dog House?
Across the inspection record, “establishment did not report seating change” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ben's Dog House.
How does Ben's Dog House compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Ben's Dog House most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Ben's Dog House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ben's Dog House have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ben's Dog House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ben's Dog House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ben's Dog House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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