Long Doggers IV
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
70
Score
Long Doggers IV has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 30, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited six times.
That's lower than the typical West Melbourne restaurant, which scores around 76. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers stored with ready to eat sliced avocados. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins and pans wet nesting on drying rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Pallet of cooking oil stored back of restaurant outside.
08B-42-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Single service cups and lids stored outside in back of restaurant under an open covered area. **Repeat Violation**
25-11-5
70
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. House made sauce not kept in cold holding. Operator disgarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker installed with a splitter, remove splitter or install additional vacuum breaker on hose.
29-42-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Bug device stored under dish washing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter at server drink stationed not labeled with date of replacement.
29-28-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with greese. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind deflector plate. Outside bar has mold like substance on interior.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting on drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
50
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flying insects in kitchen, door open, receiving deliveries. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server rinsed tea basket in hws front server area next to tea brewers.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottles for servers not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear cups in front counter area.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of bottled water stored on floor in dining room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have some grease build up
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
58
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 2 live flies in kitchen
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Volcano sauce made last Wednesday left at room temperature. Cook discarded
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels in hand sink on cook line
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups on drink station and food grade containers in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Hot sauce jugs **Corrective Action Taken**
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
50
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Oct 23, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 21, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish dip scoop and salad tongs stored in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in bar area
41-24-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over marinara and cheese sauce in walk in cooler. Manager discarded open product. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear cups in bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cheesecake stored uncovered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
58
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cannot read label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets fry station
14-11-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drinks in walk in beer cooler **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avacados still had stickers on them after wash. Educated and re washed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of fry station
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Green onions over ready to eat dressing walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chill stick stored on floor walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small tank outside
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and iPad on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
47
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Long Doggers IV last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Long Doggers IV on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Long Doggers IV?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Long Doggers IV.
How does Long Doggers IV compare to other restaurants in West Melbourne?
Long Doggers IV most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the West Melbourne average of 76.
Has Long Doggers IV's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Long Doggers IV have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Long Doggers IV 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 Long Doggers IV inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Long Doggers IV is inspected around three times per year on average.
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