LILY'S CREOLE RESTAURANT

LILY'S CREOLE RESTAURANT in ORLANDO has 12 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 12 reports on file

607 PINE HILLS RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/27/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13619317

Met Inspection Standards

11 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drink on prep table. Staff removed. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food and drink in reach in cooler and on prep table. Management removed items. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
  • 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses on shelf, located on the front counter next to single use items. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer in back room. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Back room . - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving throughout establishment. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
  • 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Bottom of tables in back kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
  • 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On the shelf in kitchen. Management turned the Togo boxes over. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**

1/26/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13619041

Facility Temporarily Closed

1 high, 15 basic

  • 32-09-5:Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use and employees. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One on floor located at front counter. Staff cleaned it up. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drink on prep table. Staff removed.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food and drink in reach in cooler and on prep table. Management removed items. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses on shelf, located on the front counter next to single use items.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer in back room.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Back room .
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven Repeat Violation
  • 32-14-4:Basic - No toilet provided in bathroom. Toilet in disrepair. Out of order sign on the door. Repaired Admin Complaint
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving throughout establishment. Repeat Violation
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Bottom of tables in back kitchen area.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On the shelf in kitchen. Management turned the Togo boxes over. Corrected On-Site
  • 32-23-5:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Operator turned on the water to connect toilet. Water sprayed out. Toilet doesn't work. Under repair. Management states leaking from seal. . Admin Complaint
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout Repeat Violation
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 50 behind prep cooler 50 perimeter of wall room where chest freezer located. 20 behind hot water heater Admin Complaint Staff cleaned it up. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

12/17/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10904168

Facility Temporarily Closed

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 16 seats and is licensed for 8.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water drips only from cold side of faucet. Admin Complaint
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipment outside entrance to restaurant.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Hand sink not working. Arrived asked for license. Operator came out of kitchen looked through paperwork, went back into kitchen changed gloves and began working with food. Admin Complaint
  • 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Drip of water comes out. Admin Complaint
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink inadequate in warewashing or food preparation area. Only one hand sink other than the sink located in restroom. Doesn't work . No water pressure. Admin Complaint

12/17/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13598747

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 16 seats and is licensed for 8. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Provided seating change form. **Time Extended**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water drips only from cold side of faucet. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Sink is repaired. Admin Complaint
  • 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipment outside entrance to restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Hand sink not working. Arrived asked for license. Operator came out of kitchen looked through paperwork, went back into kitchen changed gloves and began working with food. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Admin Complaint
  • 27-19-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Drip of water comes out. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Repaired. Admin Complaint
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink inadequate in warewashing or food preparation area. Only one hand sink other than the sink located in restroom. Doesn't work . No water pressure. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Sink repaired Admin Complaint

6/4/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10852041

Met Inspection Standards

6 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour container - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid is torn and ragged - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall is torn/ hole by dish storage shelf - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - interior of both microwaves - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of empty rice containers , and flour containers -exterior of both microwaves - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**

6/3/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10739767

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 2 int, 7 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour container
  • 12B-14-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. And other food containers in ice used for food and customer drinks. Operator immediately removed drinks Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid is torn and ragged
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall is torn/ hole by dish storage shelf
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - interior of both microwaves
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of empty rice containers , and flour containers -exterior of both microwaves
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall of kitchen
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Employee drink and other food containers in ice bin used for customers drinks. Advised to discard all ice and sanitize ice bin.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut lettuce 55F-57F cold holding in prep cooler overnight per operator. Operator immediately discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Prep cooler: cut lettuce,(55F-57F cold holding) overnight per operator than 4hrs per operator. Operator discarded. ( corrected on site) -Prep cooler: raw eggs, cut cabbage ; (55F-57F cold holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Operator moved to different cooler for temperature recovery. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. legume, fish, meat,; (120-130F - Hot Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

12/13/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10739290

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 10 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar. Manager removed cup. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
  • 29-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In front of make table - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on chest freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
  • 14-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of prep tables. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
  • 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between triple sink and wall Over doorway, 2 knives between door jam and wall - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In make table - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler. Make table - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour in large container. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pickles (49F - Cold Holding) legume (50F - Cold Holding) in table from yesterday. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-06-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Legume frozen and thawed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**

12/10/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8737091

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 10 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar. Manager removed cup.
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In front of make table
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on chest freezer
  • 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of prep tables.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between triple sink and wall Over doorway, 2 knives between door jam and wall
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In make table
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler. Make table
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour in large container.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pickles (49F - Cold Holding) legume (50F - Cold Holding) in table from yesterday.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. legume (78F - Cold Holding); rice (78F - Cold Holding); bean sauce (78F - Cold Holding); spinach (78F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours out of the cooler. Manager turned on the heat to reheat. pickles (49F - Cold Holding) legume (50F - Cold Holding) in back cooler from yesterday **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
  • 02C-06-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Legume frozen and thawed.

4/29/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8619487

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe at water filter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in sink. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**

2/26/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8523398

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 1 basic

  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe at water filter.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in sink. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. unable to locate certification. Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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. unable to locate certification. Warning

12/20/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8522858

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 12 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup in cabbage - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Ice machine door - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 14-71-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Door of chest freezer - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to back door and over triple sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 14-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelves of prep table - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves throughout kitchen Large bins for ingredients - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In back room - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meats thawing at room temperature. Manager placed in cooler to thaw. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout establishment Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. okra stored in make table with mold spores - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottles of chemicals in sink. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided form **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**

10/11/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8388779

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 12 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup in cabbage
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Ice machine door
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Door of chest freezer
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to back door and over triple sink. Repeat Violation
  • 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelves of prep table
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves throughout kitchen Large bins for ingredients
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In back room
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meats thawing at room temperature. Manager placed in cooler to thaw. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout establishment Repeat Violation
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. okra stored in make table with mold spores
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottles of chemicals in sink. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5: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
  • 11-26-1: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. Provided form **Corrective Action Taken** Warning