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LILLIE'S Q

9848 US 98, Miramar Beach FL 32550

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats22
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7601152
Grade history
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6-1-25
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle stored in Cole slaw. Manager removed spoon from Cole slaw.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen next to ice bin.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Food stored on floor. Pork ribs stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet soiled cloth stored on food contact prep table next to steam well.
Basic/21-12-4
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6-1-25
High priority/50-17-3
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in Cole slaw.
Basic/10-01-5
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food storage bin lids soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Food stored on floor. Mayo stored on floor near oven. Bin of pork stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Gas can stored on floor near oven and back door.
/49-05-4
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in corn salad and potato salad in reach in cooler make table.
Basic/10-01-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink next to make bar.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Onions and raw beef stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in Cole slaw and potato salad at make bar.
Basic/10-01-5
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cutting board at make bar.
Basic/21-10-4
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling- beans 87F ( 2:00-3:30 ), cooling -pork butt 77F ( 2:00-3:30 ). Operator placed beans and pork in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Owner Ralph McKennahas scheduled to take certification on Dec 11th, 2023.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lid on pot stored in dry storage soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan of beans stored on outside rim of hand wash sink. Operator removed beans from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Make table refrigeration unit not in use/ and not working and unplugged. Operator has ordered a new one.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in cooler floor heavily soiled.
Basic/36-01-4
Food stored on floor. BBQ sauce packets stored on floor in dry storage. Pork back ribs and netted bag of peanuts stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed food from floor and placed on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in brown sugar. Operator removed scoop and placed in ware wash area.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Insect control devise on food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Rat trap stored in food bin on food contact shelf. Operator removed trap and placed under shelf, removed bin and sent to ware washing area.
Basic/35B-08-4/Corrected On-Site

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.