LEO'S BARBECUE
157 S HWY 27, Clermont FL 34711
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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JUL 24
JAN 25
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JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 around walk in cooler gasket
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on cook line -interior of microwaves -grill grates
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -brisket and chicken in walk in cooler
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling tile missing over triple sink
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speed racks in walk in cooler
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -patio door
Single-service articles improperly stored. -boxes of take out containers in back storage area
Nov 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser at soda machine in lobby
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line and walk in cooler.
Oct 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser at soda machine in lobby
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. -operator is vacuum sealing raw beef and raw fish that was frozen before, during, and after vacuum sealing. Operator is holding for more than 48 hours.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line and walk in cooler.
Aug 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser at soda machine in lobby
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. -operator is vacuum sealing raw beef and raw fish that was frozen before, during, and after vacuum sealing. Operator is holding for more than 48 hours.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked ribs in walk in cooler
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Food stored on floor. -cooking oil in back kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line and walk in cooler.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -cooked pasta (81F - cooling 3 hours@ 4:00)
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -cooked pasta (81F - cooling 3 hours@ 4:00)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -white rice (119F - Hot Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Advised operator to rapid reheat to 165F., at recheck 169F
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooked pasta (81F - cooling 3 hours@ 4:00)...pasta is cooked, drained, rinsed, put in deep container, covered then put in reach in cooler on cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer on cook line -interior reach in coolers on cook line -pans in reach in coolers on cook line
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -license current and active, license displayed expired 4/1/24
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee on cook line
Light not functioning under hood suppression system
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior reach in cooler doors -reach in cooler gaskets
Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. -employee at entry to kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired 4/1/24
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -in storage area and by triple sink
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler doors.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Two lights not functioning under hood suppression system.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed lettuce over macaroni and cheese
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over salad dressing.
Dead roaches on premises. -2 In warewash.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -On prep table.
Dec 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging.
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. Black beans cooling overnight 64F and 70F in walk in cooler, covered deep 1/2 pans
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked beef walk in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 around walk in cooler gasket
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 48F and 49F, cheesecake 49F. In front display case overnight per operator. See stop sale
Dead roaches on premises. 1 on the floor under handsink
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging.
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.