Houligan's a Spirited Sports Grille
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
70
Score
Houligan's a Spirited Sports Grille has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 22, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Ormond Beach average 79, so Houligan's a Spirited Sports Grille trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Heat strip no color change for high temperature dish machine. Operator turned up heater and color strip changed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-57-6
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 - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water in front of three compartment sink.
36-22-4
70
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced cheese at 45°f in top area of reach in cooler. Advised operator to not stack food above fill line.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit (cooler drawers at cookline) not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup used to dispense diced tomato, chopped turkey. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -torn gasket on top reach in cooler drawer.
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
58
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink at cookline blocked by garbage cans.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to dispense dressing and salsa in top area of reach in cooler.
14-01-5
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 in reach in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee back pack hanging on rack with clean dishes/equipment.
40-06-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, bottom of wing cooler.
14-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, small cooler next to hand sink at cookline.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, salad cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, plastic bins on shelf under slicer.
02D-01-5
50
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container over prep area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored, case of takeout containers stored on floor in storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
61
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
45
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 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Houligan's a Spirited Sports Grille?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two 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 Ormond Beach?
Houligan's a Spirited Sports Grille most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Ormond Beach average of 79.
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 five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Houligan's a Spirited Sports Grille means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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 two times per year on average.
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