ELLIE LOU'S BREWS & BBQ
153 SUGAR BELLE DR STE M, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 407.982.3993
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Eggs,66 f held less than four hours transferred to reach in freezer for a quick chill. After.5 hour,eggs,40 f.Corrective Action TakenCorrected On-Site**
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced machine has a build up of white substance. Ice tea nozzle has a lime build. Residue build up surrounding ice nozzle in dining room. Interior of fryer cabinets are soiled.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at one of the employee handwash sinks.Water 80 f.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor and drain holes have a residue build up.
Interior of ovens has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Back area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets are soiled by the potato station area. Walk in freezer gaskets are soiled. Walls are soiled by the dishmachine area.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle and base of front doors.
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryer vat has a residue build up. Lime build up on the the iced tea nozzle.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink.Water,77 f.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer gasket is soiled. Residue build up under the hood suppression system. Top back of the fryer cabinet is soiled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.Unwashed tomatoes stored beef fat in walk in cooler.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryer vats have a residue build up in kitchen.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink.Water,77 f at the restrooms.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.French fries in upright freezer.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored.Tasting spoons and food picks.
Stored food not covered.Cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
Unwashed tomatoes stored over chicken base in walk in cooler.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours.Milk in walk in cooler.
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.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.Caramelized onions.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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.
Unwashed potatoes stored over prepped carrots in the walk in cooler.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Washed cut potatoes stored in the original box that it was received.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown cutting boards are stained. Slicer is soiled in kitchen.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
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.
Stored food not covered.Colored greens and cooked potatoes in walk in cooler.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is encrusted food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Fries.
Employee beverage container under a food preparation table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelets.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the establishment.
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.
Potatoes not washed prior to preparation.
Unwashed tomatoes stored over horse radish in walk in cooler.
Oct 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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.
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink.Restrooms
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Unwashed onions stored over dressing in walk in cooler.
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.