CECIL'S TEXAS STYLE BAR-B-Q
2800 S ORANGE AVE, Orlando FL 32806 · 4074239871
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
JUN 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found 10 flying insects in middle prep area by hallway 1 flying insect in back prep area 1 flying insect in ware wash area 1 flying insect by hand sink at front counter cookline Total 13 flying insects
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025001151 | Oct 29, 2024 | Mar 20, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris in hot box in middle prep area Can opener in back prep area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on shelf in 2 door stand up freezer in hallway
May 28, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Sweet potatoes made on 5/26. Cooling in stock pot cooked in and covered with tin foil, that has holes. Product in walk in cooler over night per owner. 49-55f degrees
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sweet potatoes made on 5/26. Cooling in stock pot cooked in and covered with tin foil, that has holes. Product in walk in cooler over night per owner. 49-55f degrees
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling sweet potatoes in same large stock pot cooked in and covered with tin foil with holes
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris in hot box in middle prep area Can opener in back prep area
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has added a portable table top grill outside in between both smokers. Per owner grill is used to cook chicken. Outside area not enclosed
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks stored outside
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in back prep area
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Front cook/prep person
Food being prepared outside. Facility has added a portable table top grill outside in between both smokers. Per owner grill is used to cook chicken. Outside area not enclosed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on shelf in 2 door stand up freezer in hallway
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at hand sink at front counter cookline Pipe under hand sink leaking onto floor for hand sink at front counter cookline
May 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Sweet potatoes made on 5/26. Cooling in stock pot cooked in and covered with tin foil, that has holes. Product in walk in cooler over night per owner. 49-55f degrees
Live, small flying insects found 10 flying insects in middle prep area by hallway 1 flying insect in back prep area 1 flying insect in ware wash area 1 flying insect by hand sink at front counter cookline Total 13 flying insects
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sweet potatoes made on 5/26. Cooling in stock pot cooked in and covered with tin foil, that has holes. Product in walk in cooler over night per owner. 49-55f degrees
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling sweet potatoes in same large stock pot cooked in and covered with tin foil with holes
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris in hot box in middle prep area Can opener in back prep area
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has added a portable table top grill outside in between both smokers. Per owner grill is used to cook chicken. Outside area not enclosed
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks stored outside
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in back prep area
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Front cook/prep person
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person
Food being prepared outside. Facility has added a portable table top grill outside in between both smokers. Per owner grill is used to cook chicken. Outside area not enclosed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on shelf in 2 door stand up freezer in hallway
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at hand sink at front counter cookline Pipe under hand sink leaking onto floor for hand sink at front counter cookline
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 3 pork butt roasts cooked in smoker in tin foil. Once cooked, tin foil stays on roast and then plastic wrapped and placed into walk in cooler to cool down. Items have been cooling 9am this morning in walk in cooler and are at 67-71f
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 pork butt roasts cooked in smoker in tin foil. Once cooked, tin foil stays on roast and then plastic wrapped and placed into walk in cooler to cool down. Items have been cooling 9am this morning in walk in cooler
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Well part of dish machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vent over 3 door stand up cooler has dust build up
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 prep cooks
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights over ice tea maker in back area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing ribs in standing water in 3 compartment sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black debris on wall at dish machine area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet and handle at hand sink for front counter leaking
Jun 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pasta (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (49-50F - Cold Holding); beef (49-55F - Cold Holding); potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding) all items in walk in cooler held over 4 hours per operator.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk in reach in cooler over 24 per operator not date marked. All cooked meats in walk in cooler cooked and held over 24 hours not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Prep area by reach in coolers.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cooks line underneath cooking equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, and sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Tiles missing in ware wash and back food prep area.
Jun 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pasta (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (49-50F - Cold Holding); beef (49-55F - Cold Holding); potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding) all items in walk in cooler held over 4 hours per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (49-50F - Cold Holding); beef (49-55F - Cold Holding); potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding) all items in walk in cooler held over 4 hours per operator.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk in reach in cooler over 24 per operator not date marked. All cooked meats in walk in cooler cooked and held over 24 hours not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Prep area by reach in coolers.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cooks line underneath cooking equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, and sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Tiles missing in ware wash and back food prep area.
Oct 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in bag in box closet
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights shields in back prep area
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Tiles missing in ware wash and back food prep area
Wall pulling away from wall in ware wash area. Wall behind mop sink not smooth, non absorbent and easliy cleanable
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dish machine has black debris
Aug 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottle in ware wash area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup as scoop in sweet potato seasonings
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on top of toaster oven in middle prep area
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in bag in box closet
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife under panini press in middle prep area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom of hot box in front counter- hot box on right
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights shields in back prep area
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Tiles missing in ware wash and back food prep area
Wall pulling away from wall in ware wash area. Wall behind mop sink not smooth, non absorbent and easliy cleanable
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dish machine has black debris
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Box of oil at front counter on floor Container of oats on floor in back prep area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in chest freezer in back prep area
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in water at 107f. Manager discarded water
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Individual wrapped corn bread at front counter Cashiers placed corn bread behind counter
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand sink in small prep area
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked chicken wings in small To Go bags that are not food grade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloths in basin of hand sink in salad make table
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust build up on ceiling in walk in cooler
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cases of single service items on floor in storage unit outside
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in back prep area and in ware wash area, tiles missing on floor
Food stored on floor. Box of oil on the floor at cook line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on lush cart by fryers at cook line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 door stand up cooler in walk way across from salad prep has rusted shelves
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food debris on walls in back prep area
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.