The Dugout

4835 Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32934
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Dugout 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

“Ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Melbourne average 84, so The Dugout is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Coleslaw dated 4-19
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Coleslaw 4/19. Operator discarded.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine +200, remade 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
58
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container above grill not labeled.
02D-01-5
86
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Coleslaw prepared on 9/15.
02C-01-5
86
Jun 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current.
50-09-4
95
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened last week not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator needs to self print license and have it available at time inspection.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of soda bib stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Turkey found dated 4-21, that was frozen date on bag operator redated with pull date **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (45F - Cold Holding)m above cooler line suggested rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200++ppm), operator dumped out water and remade bucket tested at 100ppm for chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
55
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer soiled **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Dugout last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Dugout on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Dugout?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Dugout.

How does The Dugout compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

The Dugout most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has The Dugout's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Dugout 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 Dugout inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Dugout is inspected around three times per year on average.