Long Doggers

2870 Post Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935

American

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Long Doggers stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Melbourne restaurant scores 84. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from grill. Cook wiped out cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

29-49-6

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 2 live small flying insects in kitchen area.

35A-02-7

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Baseboard between walk in cooler and outside door is ,issuing cove molding.

36-08-4

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Oct 28, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee worked with dirty dishes then went to cook line to don new gloves. Correct employee **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Prime drink on cook line **Corrected On-Site**

12B-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear cups behind bar

24-08-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By dishwasher in kitchen prep area. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Wood cleaner not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken on cookline.

36-17-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear cups in bar area wet nesting.

24-08-4

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee removed gloves and went to put new set gloves on no hand wash. Stopped employee and censured on proper hand wash techniques **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**

12A-07-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**

24-08-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**

16-46-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both Cookline units - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**

29-49-6

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Long Doggers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Long Doggers on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Long Doggers?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Long Doggers.

How does Long Doggers compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

Long Doggers most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has Long Doggers' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Long Doggers have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Long Doggers means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Long Doggers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Long Doggers is inspected around two times per year on average.

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