Doghouse Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
86
Score
Doghouse Pizza appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
Doghouse Pizza scores about where you'd expect for a Melbourne restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by altosham.
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in soda storage area has a hole above the door inside area.
36-32-5
86
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board used for cutting mozzarella
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods have some build up
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In pizza cooler. Operator had employee clean out water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
86
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
61
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled above pizza oven - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile by triple sink area and soda area is soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
74
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - 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 ) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink liquid not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - 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
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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
02C-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat peppers in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear plastic cup used to scoop flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile by triple sink area and soda area is soiled
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired April 2024
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich cooler not keeping proper temperature. Thermometer reading 60F, no food stored in it.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled above pizza oven
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cup of water not covered **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cloth in coolers to absorb water
21-10-4
27
May 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 2 lights under hood not functioning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
95
Apr 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink out of paper towels. Just got delivered and replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Handwash sink next to ice machine and in the bathroom
31B-04-4
78
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink kitchen blocked by prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes and Togo containers stored on floor by bathroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean cooking utensils not inverted handle up **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
74
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by prep table in kitchen
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease and dust has scheduled for Sunday **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cooking utensils not inverted handle up **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Doghouse Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Doghouse Pizza on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Doghouse Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Doghouse Pizza.
How does Doghouse Pizza compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Doghouse Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Doghouse Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Doghouse Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Doghouse Pizza 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 Doghouse Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Doghouse Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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