DOGHOUSE BAR & GRILL
DOGHOUSE BAR & GRILL is one of Central Florida's sharpest contradictions: 4.5 stars from 1,251 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 Volusia County restaurants we grade — among the riskier kitchens in the county. The grade reflects 3 high-priority, 4 intermediate, and 7 basic violations at its last inspection on April 24, 2026. Worse, the trend is downward. Safer, higher-graded picks nearby are listed below.
Loved (4.5★) but failing (F, 57/100) · safer than 3% of Volusia County
Get directions Call (386) 872-7291
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to DOGHOUSE BAR & GRILL, by Florida DBPR grade:
- DUNKIN DONUTS
- WHOLE SCOOP
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- F (57/100)
- Violations
- 14 total — 3 high-priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic
- Address
- 3400 S NOVA RD, Port Orange, FL
- Cuisine
- Other
- Categories
- Bar & grill
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4.5 stars (1251 reviews)
- Seats
- 170
- Phone
- (386) 872-7291
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
Diners raise cleanliness often enough to notice — and on this one the state inspector agrees with them. Front-of-house tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 5.0 stars. Freshness and temperature is the next most common subject, in 22% of reviews (averaging 4.3).
The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (11 of 18). The state of the room shows up in 17% of reviews as well, averaging 5.0. Of the 18 rated reviews, 14 sit at four stars or better and 1 at two or below.
The inspection record is the harder read. DBPR graded this kitchen an F (57/100) on 3 high-priority, 4 intermediate, and 7 basic violations — a verdict the review average does not reflect. The visit behind that grade was April 24, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is declining, which argues for reading the older reviews with caution. Ranked against Volusia County, it is safer than 3% of the restaurants we score. For specifics, the last inspection cited cross-contamination and food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized.
Taken together, this is a place diners like and inspectors do not. A good meal and a clean kitchen are different questions. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.
Our own analysis of 18 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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All the staff is amazing
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The band Lounge lyzards were totally awesome with their popular 80s, 90s, 2000s style of musuc.
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One of my favorite places
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Great music
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Jen was a wonderful waitress very fast and courteous. The band Digher Graves was there and they were awesome. The fish and chips were fabulous. Outside seating was comfortable and very relaxed. Inside was cold AC and clean restrooms. Great place to spend an evening.
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Itz a secret. Very good smash burgers and wings. Beer is always cold!
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Jess was very attentive and on top of it! Thank you for a nice lunch. The grilled cheese was out of this world. Food so fresh it burnt my tongue a little 😋
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Not for me. We'll just leave it at that.
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They've made a solid turn around. Staff attentive, food good, msic, events, all around good vibes.
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The special was over
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Nice place.
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We went on Tuesday evening, they were holding “dirty Bingo”, this bar has great food and a great atmosphere and it was very reasonably priced too The food that we both had, was very tasty and came out in good time, the bar staff were very attentive and friendly, the Bingo was icing on the cake, it was very light hearted with everyone in the Doghouse enjoying themselves. We felt very welcome by all and we will be back very soon The English Couple
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Tues dirty bingo you gotta come food is finger licking good
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Make sure you let them know what level of seasoning you want in your wings because they will give you wings with next to nothing on them.. stay away from the hot dogs other then that the food isn’t bad tid come mainly for the atmosphere and and to be social
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Awesome fish fry!
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It's a wonderful place for karaoke
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Brings in excellent bands and the area was quite nice to watch them. Plenty of parking for the crowd.
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It is a little hole in the wall but the ambiance is good
Overall Score
27 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 2 AM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 2 AM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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April 24, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
3 high-priority · 4 intermediate · 7 basic
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used (×2)
- 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
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July 22, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
4 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 4 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
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: April 24, 2026