YELLOW DOG CAFE
YELLOW DOG CAFE is one of Central Florida's sharpest contradictions: 4.6 stars from 2,095 diners, and an F health grade from the state. People plainly love the food. The inspection report tells a rougher story.
By health score it sits safer than 3% of Brevard County restaurants we grade — among the riskier kitchens in the county. The grade reflects 4 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 9 basic violations at its last inspection on May 20, 2026. Worse, the trend is downward. Safer, higher-graded picks nearby are listed below.
Loved (4.6★) but failing (F, 56/100) · safer than 3% of Brevard County
Get directions Call (321) 956-3334
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to YELLOW DOG CAFE, by Florida DBPR grade:
- COUNTRY BINGO DELI
- GETTIN CRABBYS
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- F (56/100)
- Violations
- 14 total — 4 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic
- Address
- 905 US HWY 1, Malabar, FL
- Cuisine
- American
- Categories
- Restaurant, American restaurant, Bar, Dessert restaurant, Fine dining restaurant, Lunch restaurant
- Price
- $30–80
- Rating
- 4.6 stars (2095 reviews)
- Seats
- 216
- Phone
- (321) 956-3334
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleOverall Score
41 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM to 9 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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May 20, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
4 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 9 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
- 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
- 09 — Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure
- 28 — Sewage and waste water disposed properly
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
- 50 — Current license, properly displayed
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December 5, 2025 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 1 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
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December 3, 2025 · Complaint Partial
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic
No violations cited.
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October 31, 2025 · Routine - Food
Warning Issued
2 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 5 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored (×2)
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: May 20, 2026