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WILLIE¿S BBQ

17436 7TH STREET, Mountverde FL 34756 · 4074690060

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4508783
Grade history
JUL 23
MAR 24
DEC 24
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 22 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.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Jul 10, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 14, 2026 · Time Extended
Jul 10, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Return visit Jul 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -macaroni and cheese (127F - Hot Holding); front line, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to oven for rapid reheat to 165F. Recheck 166F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jul 10, 2026 · Time Extended
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 copy to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Jul 10, 2026 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, operator provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jul 10, 2026 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Jul 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Jul 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Jul 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Apr 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -macaroni and cheese (127F - Hot Holding); front line, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to oven for rapid reheat to 165F. Recheck 166F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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 copy to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, operator provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door
Basic/35B-01-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -roast chicken (121F - Hot Holding), front line, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to microwave for rapid reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -yellow liquid in dining room
Intermediate/41-17-4
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw pork stored over ready to eat foods in Whirlpool refrigerator.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest freezer in back room
Basic/14-69-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
May 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Lunchbox on sauce bottles.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Black freezer in rear storage.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Dec 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning

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.