The Dog Pound

2000 Ne Indian River Dr, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
American
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Dog Pound six times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Compared to the broader Jensen Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bag of onions, bags of wiping clothes stored inside hand wash sink blocked and inaccessible. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
90
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw beef bacon over fully cooked lobster at reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw ground beef over raw fish at reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
74
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
95
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausage (102F - Hot Holding) Observed in pan next to flat top. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator returned to flat top to bring up to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
86
Jun 30, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Dog Pound last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Dog Pound on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does The Dog Pound compare to other restaurants in Jensen Beach?

The Dog Pound most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Jensen Beach average of 80.

Has The Dog Pound's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Dog Pound have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Dog Pound 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 The Dog Pound inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Dog Pound is inspected around two times per year on average.