Gotha, Orange County

YELLOW DOG EATS

1236 HEMPLE AVE, Gotha, FL 34786

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
May 26, 2026
City
Gotha
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 24591925

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over chicken salad. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24591924

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24591923

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24591926

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

21-44-1

Detail 24591927

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -On prep table. Corrected On-Site

Dec 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 24270518

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24270515

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

32-04-4

Detail 24270514

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom upstairs.

08B-38-4

Detail 24270517

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of water at front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24270521

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket by sandwich station.

22-16-4

Detail 24270516

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by salad station.

25-05-4

Detail 24270519

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go plates on floor at front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24270520

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep table in back prep area. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

May 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 23745554

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly./chlorine 0ppm/ran out of sanitizer/sanitizer replaced/rechecked 50ppm/ Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 23745553

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw tuna stored over cooked potatoes and sauces/reach in cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 23745555

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./can opener.

31B-02-4

Detail 23745550

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./hand wash sink next to dish machine/ Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23745551

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./blue cleaner spray bottle not labeled/ Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-07-4

Detail 23745552

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored./black lining papers stored directly under kitchen soap dispenser/ Corrected On-Site

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

24-08-4

Detail 23442879

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./small plastic containers on cleaned dish shelf/back kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Time Extended

Dec 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 23438385

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly./chlorine 0ppm, bar dish machine/manager changed sanitizer, rechecked 50ppm/ Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23438382

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Homemade hummus 49F, homemade potato salad 49F, cooked potatoes 49F, Mac salad 50F/all cold holding at front counter display case overnight per manager.

03A-02-5

Detail 23438379

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Homemade hummus 49F, homemade potato salad 49F, cooked potatoes 49F, Mac salad 50F/all cold holding at front counter display case overnight per manager. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23438387

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./clear liquid bottle not labeled/sanitizer, storage area outside smokers. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23438380

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

12B-07-4

Detail 23438381

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./back kitchen prep table shelf/ Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23438383

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./small plastic containers on cleaned dish shelf/back kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 23438386

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ice machine air filters soiled.

21-04-4

Detail 23438384

Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board./back kitchen prep table/removed immediately/ Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jun 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 22931219

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over cooked ham in smoker room. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 22931217

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter 67f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in refrigerator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 22931218

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Bleach spray over prep table in rear smoker room. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22931223

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting boards on prep coolers.

41-17-4

Detail 22931220

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Under front counter. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22931221

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 22931222

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

31B-04-4

Detail 22931216

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Outside bar.

21-44-1

Detail 22931224

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Stored on prep table above to go boxes. Corrected On-Site

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 22432445

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/kitchen remodeled/walk in cooler removed and relocated at the back, two kitchen prep table moved to other location, adding cooler units. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: At callback 11/8/23, called plan review and confirm plans received on 10/31/23 and still in process at the time of the callback inspection. Time extended to next routine inspection. Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 22432444

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Time Extended

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 17

08A-05-6

Detail 22265663

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw tuna stored over cut leafy greens/kitchen prep cooler/ Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22265658

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./guava cream cheese 50F, prep table less than 4 hours/doubled panned/rechecked 46F in 20 minutes/ Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22265655

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./cooked pork hot holding at 114F/less than 4 hours/reheated to 165F before serving, last checked 138F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22265649

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/more than 5 people working but no certified manager on site. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22265654

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./kitchen hand sink/ Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22265651

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/kitchen remodeled/walk in cooler removed and relocated at the back, two kitchen prep table moved to other location, adding cooler units. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22265665

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22265653

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./two employees certificates expired. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22265650

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin./ice chute, customer self service station/ Repeat Violation Warning

16-03-4

Detail 22265660

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22265664

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed./display license expired 4/1/2023. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 22265659

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public./smoker room reach in cooler/ Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22265662

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 22265661

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under prep area white cutting board. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22265657

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./stove soiled. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22265652

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./soda lid, customer self service station/ Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22265656

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./flour and sugar containers under back kitchen table/ Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

41-10-4

Detail 22050874

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored on counter above Togo containers. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22050870

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

31B-02-4

Detail 22050864

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to dish machine

22-20-5

Detail 22050867

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-03-4

Detail 22050872

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

24-26-4

Detail 22050873

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. To go containers store inn out side dry storage area.

50-09-4

Detail 22050866

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 22050871

Basic - Food stored on floor. Tortilla chips in outside dry storage container. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22050865

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in smoker area.

31B-04-4

Detail 22050868

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to dish machine Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22050869

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over burner stove.

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 21654958

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Restroom cleaner next to single service items at bar station. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21654955

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled at preparation table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 21654956

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At ladies room located at second floor.

32-12-5

Detail 21654962

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. At second ladies room. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21654961

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to napkins on shelf at bar area. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21654957

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 21654954

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaging in food preparation in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21654960

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled under hood suppression system at kitchen. Soiled vents at outside walk in cooler. Soiled gaskets at outside walk-in cooler.

08B-17-4

Detail 21654959

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box with green peppers Obote ready to eat shredded cabbage in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

May 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 21077983

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly./chlorine 0ppm.

35A-02-6

Detail 21077973

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area./observed two flying insects in smoker room.

41-15-5

Detail 21077978

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles./quat over 500ppm, strips in blue/rechecked 300ppm/ Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21077979

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. One white cutting board soiled. Can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21077974

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./used to defrost a container of fish, kitchen main hand sink/ Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21077975

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink/next to ice machine/ Corrected On-Site

16-03-4

Detail 21077972

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 21077981

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

13-04-4

Detail 21077982

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation./one cook with no beard guard. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21077976

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21077980

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris./smoker with heavy grease build up.

23-03-4

Detail 21077971

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ice machine filters soiled.

21-12-4

Detail 21077977

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./kitchen table. Repeat Violation

Nov 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 20649758

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse./pulled pork 93-100F reheating for over 4 hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 20649760

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./sour cream base sauce 58F, make table reach in cooler, iced/rechecked 41F/ Corrected On-Site

03E-02-5

Detail 20649763

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours./pulled pork 93-100F reheating in hot holding unit for over 4 hours per operator.

41-15-5

Detail 20649757

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles./quat over 500ppm/strips turned blue in two sanitizing buckets/ Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20649761

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./can opener, prep room.

31A-09-4

Detail 20649759

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./kitchen hand sink blocked by garbage can/ Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20649756

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

21-12-4

Detail 20649762

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./on cutting boards/ Corrected On-Site