The Doghouse Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
30
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at The Doghouse Bar & Grill stretching back to 2022. The Doghouse Bar & Grill was last inspected on Apr 24, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
By comparison, the average Port Orange facility scores 67, putting The Doghouse Bar & Grill on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef in pan stored on top of container of pickles inside walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottles hanging on shelf facing condiments/food product. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 500ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -bar equipment stored inside hand sink inside the bar
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. -provided link to ADA.GOV website for their guidance on how to assist in handling verification that only service animals are permitted inside the establishment -provided city of port irange publicly available permit application for dog friendly dining n designated outdoor areas of the establishment -must be in compliance upon the next unannounced inspection.
35A-22-5
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. Jeremy, expired 2025, must be in compliance upom the next unannounced inspection.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -some dust on ice scoop sleeve at ice machine in prep area
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -some isolated areas of splash guard, inside ice machine in back storage area
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling/condenser area inside walk in cooler -light shields dusty inside kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -storage room, behind chest freezers -bar area underneath equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -threshold at base of wall above baseboards behind 3 compartment sink
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. -chest freezer in back
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up on asul lines above the grill
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -some chipped/worn coating on wire racks above prep table where seasonings stored
14-11-5
30
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage 57F inside single door cooler located in back/outside storage area across from ice machine, employee stated more than 4 hours inside unit. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee handled raw meat to bread/place into fryer, changed gloves without washing hands prior to handling/scooping cooked rice for plating. Advised to use utensils when able to avoid/minimize potential cross contamination between raw food and ready to eat/cooks food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then prepared a beverage/scooping ice without washing hands.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw comminuted beef stored above whole uncut steak inside walk in cooler on speed rack **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cut cabbage
01B-02-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -stored on top of ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on top of shelf next to bowls/box of glpves, above croutons **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -small area near sanitizer basin at 3 compartment sink
36-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dust build up on wires in prep area above cooler/cutting board -grease on exterior of ansul lines above grill -floor fan next to ice machine
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -mens restroom
36-64-5
35
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
95
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
37
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw steak tips 51F, per operator stored in lower portion of right side reach-in cooler since yesterday, operator discarded **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards on reach-in coolers are stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple degreaser solution spray bottles in bar area lacking label, employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors behind fryers/flat top grill **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets in disrepair on right side reach-in cooler door
14-11-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -stainless steel bowls and pots above ice machine, operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -top of left side fryer has accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils not stored with the food-contact surface all facing the same direction. -forks and knives in silverware container on shelf next to ice machine, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelf with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
43
May 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters heavily soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
May 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 underneath triple sink, operator killed and removed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: -1 live roach on wall underneath triple sink, operator killed and removed **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk-in cooler: sour cream 44-46F, queso dip 45F, Technician arrived during inspection to affect repairs to walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Raw chicken 43F, sour cream 45-46F, queso 47F -operator states they just received multiple large deliveries which caused the walk-in cooler door to be open for an extended period of time **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -20 dead roaches underneath triple sink, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: -3 dead roaches underneath triple sink, operator removed **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters heavily soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
May 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 underneath triple sink, operator killed and removed **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk-in cooler: sour cream 44-46F, queso dip 45F, Technician arrived during inspection to affect repairs to walk-in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in kitchen, operator installed new paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking poster, operator posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters heavily soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -20 dead roaches underneath triple sink, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors underneath triple sink **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs on oven/fryer, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -tall white reach in cooler in storage area, operator relocated to door **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-11-4
41
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. -QUATERNARY
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple solution spray bottle on cart in outside bar
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -cutting boards stained on reach in coolers
22-02-4
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -Avantco reach in cooler
05-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in chicken breading, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters lightly soiled -tops of fryers have an accumulation of grease
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall along right side of fryers soiled
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth on prep table
21-12-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Doghouse Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Doghouse Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Doghouse Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at The Doghouse Bar & Grill.
How does The Doghouse Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Port Orange?
The Doghouse Bar & Grill most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Orange average of 67.
Has The Doghouse Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Doghouse Bar & Grill have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Doghouse Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Doghouse Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Doghouse Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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