THE DOGHOUSE BAR & GRILL
3400 S NOVA RD, PORT ORANGE, FL 32129
License #7407077
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →THE DOGHOUSE BAR & GRILL in PORT ORANGE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 6 critical, 4 major, 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. -chest freezer in back
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up on asul lines above the grill
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -bar equipment stored inside hand sink inside the bar
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -storage room, behind chest freezers -bar area underneath equipment
- [53B-14-5] 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.
- [08A-05-6] 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
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -some dust on ice scoop sleeve at ice machine in prep area
- [35A-22-5] 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.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottles hanging on shelf facing condiments/food product.
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