Boomerang BBQ & Bistro

4081 W Columbia St, Orlando, FL 32811

American

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Boomerang BBQ & Bistro, the earliest from 2022. Boomerang BBQ & Bistro was last inspected on Apr 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Orlando sits at 79, putting Boomerang BBQ & Bistro on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -food debris in hand wash sink in kitchen

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -shelves under prep table in kitchen

22-02-4

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 9 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.

16-08-4

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

32-02-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). -dishes stored in screen room attached to rear of establishment -operator to begin moving dishes inside of main building **Corrective Action Taken**

24-24-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-6

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee phone on clean prep table

40-06-5

Basic - Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. -in rear of establishment -operator to stop all food preparation in screened area **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-40-4

Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. -food stored in coolers in shed area attached to rest of establishment

08B-43-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. -drink at front counter

08B-38-4

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator they got busy and were in and out of cooler. Placed items in freezer for quick chill. Milk (47F); Collard Greens (48F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per manager less than 4 hours Baked Chicken (98F - Hot Holding

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per manager more than 24 hours. Collard greens

02C-02-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen Reach in freezer in the kitchen

22-16-4

Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. When entering the kitchen from back smoker area. **Repeat Violation**

35B-13-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jun 30, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment on cooks line white reach in cooler and floor fan in kitchen

23-24-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White floor reach in cooler has tape sealing lid in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. And metal door leading to kitchen

35B-01-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White tall reach in cooler

22-16-4

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket at meat reach in freezer at back of the kitchen. Back storage area two reach in cooler and freezer door rusted. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezer/with raw beef. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of fryer under hood suppression system

22-08-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink at tall reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at back storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boomerang BBQ & Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boomerang BBQ & Bistro on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boomerang BBQ & Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Boomerang BBQ & Bistro.

How does Boomerang BBQ & Bistro compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Boomerang BBQ & Bistro most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Boomerang BBQ & Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boomerang BBQ & Bistro have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boomerang BBQ & Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Boomerang BBQ & Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boomerang BBQ & Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.

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