Yellow Dog Eats Kitchen & Bar
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
47
Score
Across the available record, Yellow Dog Eats Kitchen & Bar has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly eight violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited seven times.
That's lower than the typical New Smyrna Beach restaurant, which scores around 72. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tcs jalapeño ranch dressing 4/10, incorrect per operator
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Black beans 106-123F, queso 115-134F, reheating approximately 3 hours
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to hold knife on the cookline
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Smoker room, floor and lines above equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Shed
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chip cases on the floor in the shed **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket under Raw beef and seafood **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on reach in cooler
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
47
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Squeeze bottle of sauce made with sour cream on ice 43-45F, operator discarded
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Can opener blade - interior microwave **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tristan
53A-01-7
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. 2 new employees with no food handler training
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drink next to uncovered containers
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen along wall
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the storage room, cases of chips **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill, bottom prep table
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. McDonald's iced coffee
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm corrected to 200 ppm quat **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna. See stop sale
06-09-1
Basic - Containers in poor repair. Multiple plastic 1/3 with corners broken off
14-11-5
41
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in the box soda and chips in the storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust wire shelving in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw beef over cheese, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler gaskets Hoshizaki **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. All employees except 3 CFMs **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Bag in the box soda area, water dripping into cabinet and pooling water **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Black beans in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust wire shelving in kitchen **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Gaskets in poor repair. Left cookline cooler **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in the box soda and chips in the storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
45
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
18
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Cutting oranges for drink garnish **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat food walk in cooler. 1 carton **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked cauliflower 11/7 - on 8th day **Repeat Violation**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar cooler holding squeeze bottle of ranch made with buttermilk 48F overnight. See stop sale **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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. Newer kitchen employees with no food handler training
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of chips in the storage shed **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
39
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door and smoker door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: back door **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
95
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 in kitchen. 2 in bar. 3 in smoker room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: 4 live flies in kitchen; 1 in smoker room **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: poke and seared tuna on paper menus **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. cases under the shelving walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door and smoker door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
70
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Smoker room **Warning**
29-34-4
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. 0 ppm cl **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Squeeze bottle of feta vinaigrette 48F, sour cream 44-47F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sliced ham 3/31 **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 in kitchen. 2 in bar. 3 in smoker room **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Numerous on top back area of smoker, 1 on box above smoker, 1 on spice container with dead roach, 3 on top shelf smoker room **Warning**
35A-23-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Can opener - slicer blade guard **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. cases under the shelving walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Turkey container labeled with chicken 4/26 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door and smoker door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4
23
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals over bag of sugar in bag in the box soda cabinet **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Guava cream cheese 48F, blue cheese 50F, pico 48F, cooked corn 48. Left cookline cooler. Cooler accidentally unplugged after lunch. Operator plugged back in - made in house: cilantro sour 64F, feta vinaigrette 58F improperly iced. - salsa made in house 46F. In bar cooler
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 in the kitchen
35A-02-6
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. 0 ppm cl bar dish machine. Chemical container empty.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Dog on the patio
35A-22-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
35B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected to 400 ppm
21-08-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yellow Dog Eats Kitchen & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yellow Dog Eats Kitchen & Bar on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yellow Dog Eats Kitchen & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Yellow Dog Eats Kitchen & Bar.
How does Yellow Dog Eats Kitchen & Bar compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?
Yellow Dog Eats Kitchen & Bar most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.
Has Yellow Dog Eats Kitchen & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Yellow Dog Eats Kitchen & Bar have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Yellow Dog Eats Kitchen & Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Yellow Dog Eats Kitchen & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yellow Dog Eats Kitchen & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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