KELLER'S BAR-B-Q LK
3893 LAKE EMMA RD, Lake Mary FL 32746 · 407.333.1444
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. - provided to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment. - only one CFM for establishment is expired
Accumulation of debris on dish tray.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cook line
Aug 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SIDE COOLER: Per operator held overnight - cut tomato (52F - Cold Holding); - coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding); - cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); - shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Per operator brought out at 9am - raw chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); - sausage (49F - Cold Holding); - chicken breast (49F - Cold Holding) AT FRY STATION - fries (52F - Cold Holding). Operator states less than 2 hours. Observed on pedestal stand. Advised operator to place on Time as a Public Health Control. Provided blank forms
No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment. - only one CFM for establishment is expired
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - hand wash sink at dish station. Valve turned off. Operator turned on.
Accumulation of debris on dish tray.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - employee at dish station
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cook line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - near back door
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cookline - below fryers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooling shelves
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cook line cooler
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener blade
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - ice buckets
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cellphone on top bin storing hot sauce
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cookline
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator
Feb 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cook line
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Feb 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - ground beef over pork in walk in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - threaded faucet near smoker
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine >200ppm). Manager made new solution. Final reading 100ppm
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. - some cards missing date of training and date of expiration
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling tile missing. - at dry storage room
Equipment in poor repair. - hand wash sink near dish machine hot water turned off
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cook line
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Light not functioning. - 1 light fixture at hood system not working
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - small cooler at cookline
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - beef (120 - Hot Holding). Manager put in oven for reheat
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. - provided to operator
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand wash sink next to dishwasher
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top of dishwasher
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - pitcher used to scoop beans submerged in product.manager removed
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - storage area below steam wells at cook line soiled
Mar 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on make tables at cooks line
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of food residues.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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, sanitizer is empty
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Desserts not dated,
Drain cover(s) missing. At the dish machine
Light not functioning.in the hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rack in the walk in cooler is rusted
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In the 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.