Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THE DOGHOUSE 2

6261 S SUNCOAST BLVD · HOMOSASSA · Citrus County · FL 34446

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 27, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3261213
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8114351
DBPR license1901129

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 27, 2023 12:36 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 27, 2023 4:12 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#10High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license being displayed is expired. License shows as expired in our system. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw hamburger meat stored above lettuce, bread and cheese in single door reach in cooler. Operator arranged properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 18 behind reach in cooler and freezer 7 behind dry storage shelves 6 on ledge behind blue cabinet in dry storage 6 on ledge behind three compartment sink 10 behind table with deep fryer 6 in hole on wall behind prep table 4 in air handler closet **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar had an empty pitcher in it indicating it's used for purposes other than hand washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate27-02-4

Intermediate – Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator stated she doesn't have current copy as she leases from the flea market next door. Advised operator to have them provide her with copy of the well testing. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 in cabinet where hot water heater is located **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee protein drink stored on top of keg in beer cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on paper plates behind bar. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen employee working without hair restraint. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls through our kitchen heavily soiled -on cook line behind equipment -behind racks and shelves in dry storage -under three compartment sink – behind and under reach in coolers -behind and under equipment in bar **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-12-4

Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floors, walls and ceilings in rear storage sheds container freezers not smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -Deep fryer oil stored on floor -tea and juices stored on floor in beer cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men's restroom. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of walk-in beer cooler has heavy accumulated dust and mold on ceiling, walls, shelves, floor and fan/guard. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:47 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.