Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 26, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Clermont average 67, so Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at dish machine.
29-37-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
82
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.Chicken expired on 1/26/24. **Repeat Violation**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 45 f held less than four hours per operator transferred to walk in cooler for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine filters.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea dispenser holder is soiled in the dining room. Sprayer hose is soiled at dishwashing area.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting boards throughout the establishment.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease by the fryer station area.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Coleslaw at cooks line area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Base of front doors.
35B-05-4
Basic - Sanitizer wipes stored next to cups at front counter area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Unwashed green onions stored over ready to eat onions in reach in cooler at cooks line.
08B-17-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. French fries in upright freezer in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling is soiled with dust throughout the establishment. Fans in walk in cooler have a dust buildup.
36-34-5
37
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm Manager changed the sanitizer and re-ran and then was 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In beer walk in cooler House made blue cheese with buttermilk dated 6-8 House made jalepeno ranch made with butter milk dated 5-28.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Two Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1-On cooks line 1- dish room
35A-02-6
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. In beer walk in cooler House made blue cheese with buttermilk dated 6-8 House made jalepeno ranch made with butter milk dated 5-28.
01B-28-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dog package opened on 7/9 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In tall boy reach in freezer in fresh cut fries container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1)Hood over fryer and flat top grill on cooks line soiled 2)fan covers in walk in call in
23-03-4
Basic - One Light not functioning on hood system on cook line
36-62-4
43
Feb 7, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. House made jalapeño sauce with sour cream and buttermilk, 50F - Cold Holding more than 4 hours per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. House made jalapeño sauce with sour cream and buttermilk, 50F - Cold Holding more than 4 hours per operator.
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in clean wares area.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning in ventilation hood
36-62-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet at hand wash sink in disrepair at front counter.
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly under dish machine.
29-19-4
58
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw 54° equipment was turned on. Operator turned on equipment. Place food in walk-in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to seasonings in back prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of Orange liquid stored on shelf with seasoning in back prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at drink station in dining area. Electric slicer
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ.
How does Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ compare to other restaurants in Clermont?
Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Clermont average of 67.
Has Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ 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 Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.
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