Houligan's - a Spirited Sports Grill
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
39
Score
Houligan's - a Spirited Sports Grill appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Dec 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Port Orange restaurants (averaging 66), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
39
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -3 compartment sink area - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
90
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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 **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - 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 .**Warning** -portioned house ranch 47F inside inadequate ice bath in expo station , manager stated placed out less than 1 hour prior, added ice bath**Warning** -manager called servixe technician during inspection, technician arrived prior to completing inspection and food was removed from unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. -temperature recorded from manifold reached 195F
22-59-4
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee on fry/batter station
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -3 compartment sink area
36-22-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored above ready-to-eat food. -whole onions stored above dressings inside wall in cooler
08B-17-4
50
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling vent near back fire door
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -wire racks in bar for clean glasses
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -warewashing area -some areas in back prep area in between grout/floor tiles
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink in back prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -mop sink faucet
29-11-4
67
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
90
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -paper towel dispenser closest to fryers, operator cleared blockage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
53B-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in dishwashing area **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice buildup on equipment in walk-in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs hanging off fryer basket, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - 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 **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind sprayer in dishwashing area has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance **Warning**
36-27-5
33
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -spray bottle used with oil sprayed on wings.
14-15-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Basic - 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.
14-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over prep area above slicer
36-32-5
Basic - 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
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf above small cooler between fryers -top shelf below/around microwave
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand sink faucet near dish washer/3 comp sink
29-11-4
45
May 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of reach in coolers throughout cookline
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -ice scoop in handle in ice bin in bar area, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs hanging off fryer basket handle, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hoods inside soiled -gaskets on back-up cooler soiled -side of reach in cooler facing fryers -walk in cooler fan covers lightly soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above back-up cooler/handwash sink soiled -wall above reach in cooler next to fryers
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloths stored on handwash sink in bar area, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -stainless steel cup in ice bin in bar area, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Houligan's - a Spirited Sports Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Houligan's - a Spirited Sports Grill on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Houligan's - a Spirited Sports Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Houligan's - a Spirited Sports Grill.
How does Houligan's - a Spirited Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Port Orange?
Houligan's - a Spirited Sports Grill most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Orange average of 66.
Has Houligan's - a Spirited Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Houligan's - a Spirited Sports Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Houligan's - a Spirited Sports Grill 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 Houligan's - a Spirited Sports Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Houligan's - a Spirited Sports Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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