ELLIE LOU'S BREWS & BBQ

Food safety records indicate ELLIE LOU'S BREWS & BBQ in WINTER GARDEN has 6 inspections with a 2.3/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

153 SUGAR BELLE DR STE M

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10942474

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.French fries in upright freezer.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer cabinets are soiled. Walk in freezer door is soiled. Walk in cooler gaskets are soiled.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Tasting spoons and food picks.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered.Cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed tomatoes stored over chicken base in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 03B-15-5:High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Cooked pork,117 f held less than four hours.Advised operator to reheat.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Open package of raw ground beef stored over raw ribs in the walk in freezer.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryer vats have a residue build up in kitchen.
  • 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.Two employees.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink.Water,77 f at the restrooms.

Inspection Date: 3/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8862664

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.Caramelized onions. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build on the mop sink bucket. Vents are dusty in the back line area. Caulking is soiled at the cooks line area. Filters have a residue build up under the hood suppression system.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed potatoes stored over prepped carrots in the walk in cooler.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours.Milk in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled by the dishwasher. Lime build up by the iced tea nozzle in kitchen. Slicer has a residue build up in kitchen.

Inspection Date: 8/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8776097

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer .
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine door is soiled. Filters have a residue build up under the hood suppression system.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered.Colored greens and cooked potatoes in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-27-4:High Priority - Washed cut potatoes stored in the original box that it was received. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown cutting boards are stained. Slicer is soiled in kitchen.

Inspection Date: 4/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8482587

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Fries. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container under a food preparation table . Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelets.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the establishment .
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters soiled under hood suppression system. Wall is soiled by the dishwashing area.
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Potatoes not washed prior to preparation. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed tomatoes stored over horse radish in walk in cooler.
  • 03B-15-5:High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Pork,125 f,brisket,126 f held less than four hours placed in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is encrusted food debris.

Inspection Date: 10/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8482201

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8375053

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed onions stored over dressing in walk in cooler.
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Milk in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  • 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
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink.Restrooms