PAPA DIESEL'S BBQ
464 HUNT CLUB BLVD, Apopka FL 32703 · 3213566385
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Brisket chili 101°; hot holding on cooks line, operator placed back on heat for immediate temperature recovery
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in kitchen areas
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut board on line has cut marks
Equipment in poor repair. Door handle broken to upright freezer on cooks line
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand sink front bar is missing faucet, there is another hand sink 3-4 steps away, operator was able to provide water but faucet was not on properly, must be corrected by next unannounced inspection
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Floor drain draining very slowly under 3 compartment sink
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Make station on cooks line has missing screw on top door causing insulation to be exposed
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of low boy drawers soiled on cooks line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by 3 compartment sink
Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease in kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers Floor soiled to walk-in-freezer floor
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Towel used under cutting board.
Walk-in frewzer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Brisket chili 101°; hot holding on cooks line, operator placed back on heat for immediate temperature recovery
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Can opener soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in ware washing area blocked by buckets
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust - back of house
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable-to board on line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table holding sauces
Interior of smoker has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler holding sauces/dressing on line
Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in-cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of low boy drawers soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind dish machine
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by ice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in kitchen and dish area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease in areas throughout kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Board to cooler holding dressing in kitchen has cut marks
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not inverted
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.