The Doghouse 2
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
82
Score
The Doghouse 2 appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The Doghouse 2 was last inspected on Mar 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “establishment operating” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Homosassa average 87, so The Doghouse 2 trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef stored over ready-to-eat condiments in reach-in cooler in kitchen. Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef and raw pork stored above ready-to-eat frozen products in reach in freezers. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container stored on handwash sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef (119F - Hot Holding); Chicken (117F - Hot Holding) in steam table operator started to reheat. Discussed proper holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: No hot holding at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed no hot holding at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
86
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef (119F - Hot Holding); Chicken (117F - Hot Holding) in steam table operator started to reheat. Discussed proper holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: No hot holding at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager for establishment. Discussed requirements with operator. Missing for Jerry and Shaun. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
78
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream ; Chicken Salad (56F - Cold Holding); Sloppy Joe (56F - Cold Holding) in two door lift top reach-in cooler across from grill on cook line. Operator moved to another cooler to cool product down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef (119F - Hot Holding); Chicken (117F - Hot Holding) in steam table operator started to reheat. Discussed proper holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager for establishment. Discussed requirements with operator. Missing for Jerry and Shaun. **Warning**
53A-01-7
67
Jun 4, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment is licensed for 25 seats, currently has 92 seats
28-12-4
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. Emailed digital copy to operator
11-27-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed for 25 seats, currently has 92 seats
51-09-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment is licensed for 25 seats, currently has 92 seats
51-15-4
70
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment has 87 seats, currently licensed for 25. Establishment is on septic and well. No seating change submitted. Provided operator seating change Evaluation form. Operator states she has a septic permit, unable to provide document at time of inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Will observe at next routine inspection **Time Extended**
28-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment has 87 seats, currently licensed for 25. Establishment is on septic and well. No seating change submitted. Provided operator seating change Evaluation form. Operator states she has a septic permit, unable to provide document at time of inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Will observe at next routine inspection **Time Extended**
51-15-4
82
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment has 87 seats, currently licensed for 25. Establishment is on septic and well. No seating change submitted. Provided operator seating change Evaluation form. Operator states she has a septic permit, unable to provide document at time of inspection **Warning**
28-12-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment has 87 seats, currently licensed for 25. Establishment is on septic and well. No seating change submitted. Provided operator seating change Evaluation form. Operator states she has a septic permit, unable to provide document at time of inspection **Warning**
51-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Hot sauce bottles on floor, pickle bucket on floor in Walk-in-Cooler, deep fryer oil on floor in kitchen operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cook line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
67
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing near men's room door, in women's room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has 87 seats, currently licensed for 25. Establishment is on septic and well. No seating change submitted. Provided operator seating change Evaluation form. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Admin Complaint**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor behind/under three compartment sink in bar area soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
27-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Freezer portion of white reach in cooler on cooks line interior soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in beer cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors in walk in beer cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
61
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 18 behind reach in cooler and freezer 7 behind dry storage shelves 6 on ledge behind blue cabinet in dry storage 6 on ledge behind three compartment sink 10 behind table with deep fryer 6 in hole on wall behind prep table 4 in air handler closet **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license being displayed is expired. License shows as expired in our system. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw hamburger meat stored above lettuce, bread and cheese in single door reach in cooler. Operator arranged properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator stated she doesn't have current copy as she leases from the flea market next door. Advised operator to have them provide her with copy of the well testing. **Warning**
27-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar had an empty pitcher in it indicating it's used for purposes other than hand washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 in cabinet where hot water heater is located **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee protein drink stored on top of keg in beer cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on paper plates behind bar. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen employee working without hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls through our kitchen heavily soiled -on cook line behind equipment -behind racks and shelves in dry storage -under three compartment sink - behind and under reach in coolers -behind and under equipment in bar **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floors, walls and ceilings in rear storage sheds container freezers not smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Deep fryer oil stored on floor -tea and juices stored on floor in beer cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men's restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of walk-in beer cooler has heavy accumulated dust and mold on ceiling, walls, shelves, floor and fan/guard. **Warning**
23-03-4
33
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Doghouse 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Doghouse 2 on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Doghouse 2?
Across the inspection record, “establishment operating” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Doghouse 2.
How does The Doghouse 2 compare to other restaurants in Homosassa?
The Doghouse 2 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Homosassa average of 87.
Has The Doghouse 2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Doghouse 2 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Doghouse 2 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 Doghouse 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Doghouse 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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