Port Orange, Volusia County

THE DOGHOUSE BAR & GRILL

3400 S NOVA RD, Port Orange, FL 32129

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
3 High Priority
Apr 24, 2026
City
Port Orange
County
Volusia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 24537351

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

41-10-4

Detail 24537345

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottles hanging on shelf facing condiments/food product. Corrected On-Site

41-18-4

Detail 24537353

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 500ppm Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24537357

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

31A-11-4

Detail 24537347

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -bar equipment stored inside hand sink inside the bar

35A-22-5

Detail 24537356

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.

53B-14-5

Detail 24537350

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.

22-20-5

Detail 24537344

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

36-34-5

Detail 24537346

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

14-11-5

Detail 24537352

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -some chipped/worn coating on wire racks above prep table where seasonings stored

36-73-4

Detail 24537354

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -storage room, behind chest freezers -bar area underneath equipment

36-24-5

Detail 24537355

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -threshold at base of wall above baseboards behind 3 compartment sink

14-69-4

Detail 24537348

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. -chest freezer in back

23-03-4

Detail 24537349

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up on asul lines above the grill

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-02-6

Detail 23893966

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw shrimp portioned into bags placed above ready to eat food inside stand up freezer Corrected On-Site

29-37-4

Detail 23893973

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

01B-02-5

Detail 23893970

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03E-03-5

Detail 23893972

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. -commercially processed queso from bag, 115-128F inside tabletop warmer, from 5.5 hours prior per employee. See stop sale.

22-20-5

Detail 23893971

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -in back, side interior and upper portion

14-11-5

Detail 23893968

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -wood shelving above 3 compartment sink

36-73-4

Detail 23893969

Basic - Floor soiled. -near ice machine in back

23-03-4

Detail 23893967

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters above fryers

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 6Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 23725350

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-02-4

Detail 23725352

High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then prepared a beverage/scooping ice without washing hands.

08A-20-5

Detail 23725354

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

01B-02-5

Detail 23725347

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cut cabbage

03A-02-5

Detail 23725351

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.

24-05-4

Detail 23725356

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -stored on top of ice machine Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23725349

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

36-11-4

Detail 23725353

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -small area near sanitizer basin at 3 compartment sink

10-20-4

Detail 23725348

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

23-03-4

Detail 23725357

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

36-64-5

Detail 23725355

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -mens restroom

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-23-4

Detail 23410844

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Time Extended

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 23342429

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs inside walk in cooler stored above condiments on shelf Corrected On-Site

03A-03-5

Detail 23342433

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -inside walk in cooler, ambient temperature read 55F where eggs were stored. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23342428

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cut cabbage Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23342437

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced cheddar cheese 45-47F, sliced swiss cheese 45-47F, inside walk in cooler near door access. Manager stated delivery recently left door open for 1 hour -cut cabbage 48F inside stand up produce cooler in back, with shelving stacked with cardboard from bulk order which may not be allowing for proper air circulation. Advised to use other functioning coolers for temperature controlled foods unless verifying holding internal temperatures at 41F or below Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23342432

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of soda guns in outside bar

33-23-4

Detail 23342435

Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

31B-04-4

Detail 23342436

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

23-03-4

Detail 23342438

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of cooking equipment across from coolers -hood filters

33-16-4

Detail 23342431

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-06-4

Detail 23342434

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -food trays Corrected On-Site

06-03-5

Detail 23342430

Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. -raw fish filets, 70F. Employee stated began thawing 30 minutes prior.

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 16

12A-07-5

Detail 22739002

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

09-01-4

Detail 22739013

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -bartender holding lime with bare hand while slicing limes

22-02-4

Detail 22739011

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -fry baskets have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -inside of ice machine inside kitchen has a light accumulation of debris, operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-09-4

Detail 22739012

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -FRLA Certificates not original documents, copies

41-17-4

Detail 22739000

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -pink solution spray bottle stored on shelf in outside bar area, employee labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-11-4

Detail 22739008

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -lower portion of right side reach-in cooler, operator relocated closer to door Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 22739006

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -stainless steel pans on storage rack -large pots stored above ice machine in kitchen area

40-06-5

Detail 22739001

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee JBL speaker stored on top of reach-in cooler, operator removed Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22739010

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 22739009

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of pickles and peppers/onions stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler

05-09-4

Detail 22739004

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -lower portion of left side reach-in cooler, operator installed new ambient air temperature thermometer Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 22739005

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. -operator located Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22738999

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -exterior of single door stainless steel reach-in freezer soiled -hood filters over cooking equipment have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of cooking equipment have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris Operator states cooking equipment is scheduled to be detail cleaned today Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22738998

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-27-5

Detail 22739007

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall on right side of fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris

42-01-4

Detail 22739003

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

01B-02-5

Detail 22433981

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 22433985

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

22-02-4

Detail 22433989

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards on reach-in coolers are stained Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22433986

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple degreaser solution spray bottles in bar area lacking label, employee labeled Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 22433980

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

32-12-5

Detail 22433982

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee bathroom.

14-11-5

Detail 22433988

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets in disrepair on right side reach-in cooler door

36-73-4

Detail 22433979

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors behind fryers/flat top grill Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22433987

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

24-18-4

Detail 22433984

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

14-17-4

Detail 22433983

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelf with rust that has pitted the surface.

May 16, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 21997448

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

May 12, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-05-4

Detail 21992452

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21992454

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

35A-03-4

Detail 21992453

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

23-03-4

Detail 21992451

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

May 11, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

35A-05-4

Detail 21989539

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 underneath triple sink, operator killed and removed Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21989542

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

11-27-4

Detail 21989538

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

22-02-4

Detail 21989536

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine soiled Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21989543

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

05-11-4

Detail 21989537

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

35A-03-4

Detail 21989541

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -20 dead roaches underneath triple sink, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21989545

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors underneath triple sink Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21989544

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs on oven/fryer, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

51-13-4

Detail 21989535

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking poster, operator posted Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21989540

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters heavily soiled Warning

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

29-42-4

Detail 21579277

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21579282

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -cutting boards stained on reach in coolers

16-37-1

Detail 21579279

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. -QUATERNARY

05-08-4

Detail 21579286

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

41-17-4

Detail 21579280

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple solution spray bottle on cart in outside bar

05-11-4

Detail 21579283

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -Avantco reach in cooler

14-01-5

Detail 21579278

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in chicken breading, operator removed Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21579281

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.

23-03-4

Detail 21579285

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

36-27-5

Detail 21579287

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall along right side of fryers soiled

21-12-4

Detail 21579284

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth on prep table

Jun 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

29-42-4

Detail 21163398

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-02-4

Detail 21163400

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards throughout kitchen stained -interior of reach in cooler near triple sink soiled -interior of microwave has an accumulation of food debris -ice bucket soiled

41-17-4

Detail 21163394

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -multiple unlabeled spray bottles hanging off rack near handwash sink

14-05-4

Detail 21163396

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -cardboard lining shelf above prep table where sauce squeeze bottles are stored Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21163399

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing multiple bracelets

36-73-4

Detail 21163392

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -accumulation of grease on floor underneath fryers/flat top grill

38-07-4

Detail 21163397

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -lights in kitchen prep area

05-09-4

Detail 21163393

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler next to triple sink Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 21163401

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

36-27-5

Detail 21163395

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall next to reach in cooler

Jan 26, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 20813765

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 20813760

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 46F, heavy whipping cream 46F, overnight, see stop sale. -manager stated beer cooler not intended for food storage.

22-20-5

Detail 20813763

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amounts of black substance in corners of shield/flap inside

36-73-4

Detail 20813767

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under 3 compartment sink

08B-38-4

Detail 20813764

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of Oil on floor next to grill

14-20-4

Detail 20813762

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -cook line

29-11-4

Detail 20813761

Basic - Water leaking from line above 3 compartment sink

02D-01-5

Detail 20813766

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt, small container above cooler Corrected On-Site

Dec 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

14-86-1

Detail 20742513

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Brown Paper towel used to drain bacon

08A-05-6

Detail 20742512

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over sauces in cookline cooler. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20742510

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment.

08B-47-4

Detail 20742511

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets in walk in cooler

38-07-4

Detail 20742509

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen.