Dr Dogs I Volusia Catering
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
37
Score
Dr Dogs I Volusia Catering appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Dr Dogs I Volusia Catering was last inspected on Apr 22, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 73, which Dr Dogs I Volusia Catering's 37 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
7
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - 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. Cut lettuce and placed shredded lettuce on plated with bare hands on sandwich. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Drink stored in ice for drinks. Operator instructed to discard , **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Hot dogs stored on top of raw beef in expo unit. Operator relocated . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Drink in ice for drinks.Operator instructed to discard. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site . **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -freezer gasket soiled with grime. -all equipment soiled with grease and grime. **Warning**
23-03-4
37
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
95
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-2025. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Make table unit Raw burger stored with sliced cheese. Operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On three compartment sink fries (72F - Cold Holding)/1.5 hours . Operator discarded. Educated operator. Make table doors slightly opened sliced Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw sausage (52F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (50F - Cold Holding); 3 hours operator placed in another unit **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato slicer soiled with dirt . Reach in cooler and freezer soiled with grime and food debris . Make table interior lid soiled with grime. **Warning**
22-02-4
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 - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Food Employee with no beard guard/while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooking equipment soiled with grease and grime.. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawed fries over three compartment sink. **Warning**
06-01-5
32
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored over bottled beverages in reach-in cooler inside trailer Raw beef stored with hot dogs, operator relocated hot dogs **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -trays and coffee filters not inverted
25-06-4
Basic - Sleeve of drink lids has old food debris/soil residue inside.
25-25-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -bucket of cut potatoes stored uncovered
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -raw beef thawing at room temperature, operator relocated to reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach in steam well, operator removed and cleaned
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor in disrepair. -multiple areas of inside trailer
36-17-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors to left of beverage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -fryer oil, canned food on floor inside trailer
08B-47-4
47
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 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. French fries 118F by fryers , less than 4 hours. Operator will put on time plan and discard in 4 hours.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Nasal spray stored over maketable, Container of medicine improperly stored., over maketable. ,
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored with ice used for drinks in freezer chest. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table. hot dogs (47F - 50;F Cold Holding). Operator placed under unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser not labeled in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone placed top of cutting board.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag on onions stored on ground,
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dr Dogs I Volusia Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dr Dogs I Volusia Catering on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dr Dogs I Volusia Catering?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dr Dogs I Volusia Catering.
How does Dr Dogs I Volusia Catering compare to other restaurants in DeLand?
Dr Dogs I Volusia Catering most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the DeLand average of 73.
Has Dr Dogs I Volusia Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dr Dogs I Volusia Catering have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dr Dogs I Volusia Catering means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Dr Dogs I Volusia Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dr Dogs I Volusia Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.
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