Houligan's a Spirited Sports Grille
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
43
Score
Houligan's a Spirited Sports Grille has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Houligan's a Spirited Sports Grille's latest score of 43 falls below the Daytona Beach average of 71. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut lettuce 45f
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. -Tcs blue cheese and Tcs ranch dressing manager discarded
03F-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board -mixer head
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. -lids on handsink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -out side bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets soiled on small freezer on cook line -hood filters soiled over both char grills, fryers and flat grill -gasket soiled on reach in cooler drawers -gaskets soiled on salad cooler -gasket soiled on walk in cooler at bar
23-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -keg walk in cooler
36-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -bar ,small amount
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dish machine
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -outside bar **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
43
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - up stairs bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Improved. Per has some tiles that they will be replacing. Time Extended** **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gasket soiled on two freezers on cook line,per manager on order -hoof filters soiled with grease over 2 char grill -hood soiled over 2 char grills **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Gasket on order **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
86
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on salad / sandwich cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount in ice machine -ice bin at waitstation -small amount in ice machine by keg walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Ice bin complied **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -cookline oven with build up of grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gasket soiled on reach in cooler next to flat grill -side of fryer soiled with grease -Hood filters soiled with grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Side of fryer complied **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall soiled behind dish machine and 2 compartment sink -walls soiled in ice machine room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Behind dishwasher compied **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -water leaking from pipe in storage room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Manager believes condensation **Time Extended**
29-11-4
58
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -fryer cooler cut lettuce,shredded cheese, dairy 44f to 51f less than 5 hours -reach in cooler drawers chicken,corn beef ,beef ,roast beef 48f to 50f less than 4 hours,placing in another cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on salad / sandwich cooler **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -upstairs bar **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -oil **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -sauce station **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount in ice machine -ice bin at waitstation -small amount in ice machine by keg walk in cooler **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -cookline oven with build up of grease **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gasket soiled on reach in cooler next to flat grill -side of fryer soiled with grease -Hood filters soiled with grease **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall soiled behind dish machine and 2 compartment sink -walls soiled in ice machine room **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -water leaking from pipe in storage room **Warning**
29-11-4
41
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced Turkey 45f
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. - Blue cheese dressing,ranch dressing ,sour cream , lettuce less than 6 hours **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -touched glasses, manager had employee wash hands and change gloves **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -manager can't locate plan,filled out new form **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can in front of handsink on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -salad/sandwich cooler
14-09-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. -over wing char griil
14-42-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. -bucket on floor **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hoods filters over both char grills -hood char grill behind missing filter
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind Dishmachine
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dishmachine
16-21-4
39
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
37
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Houligan's a Spirited Sports Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Houligan's a Spirited Sports Grille on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Houligan's a Spirited Sports Grille?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Houligan's a Spirited Sports Grille.
How does Houligan's a Spirited Sports Grille compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Houligan's a Spirited Sports Grille most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Houligan's a Spirited Sports Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Houligan's a Spirited Sports Grille have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Houligan's a Spirited Sports Grille 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 Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Houligan's a Spirited Sports Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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