Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ, the earliest from 2023. Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to eight violations.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.
Among Winter Garden restaurants, the typical score is 66; Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ is comfortably above that bar. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink.Water,77 f. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryer vat has a residue build up. Lime build up on the the iced tea nozzle.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer gasket is soiled. Residue build up under the hood suppression system. Top back of the fryer cabinet is soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.Unwashed tomatoes stored beef fat in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
70
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Cooked pork,117 f held less than four hours.Advised operator to reheat.
03B-15-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Open package of raw ground beef stored over raw ribs in the walk in freezer.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryer vats have a residue build up in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Two employees.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink.Water,77 f at the restrooms.
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.French fries in upright freezer.
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer cabinets are soiled. Walk in freezer door is soiled. Walk in cooler gaskets are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Tasting spoons and food picks.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.Cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed tomatoes stored over chicken base in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
41
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours.Milk in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled by the dishwasher. Lime build up by the iced tea nozzle in kitchen. Slicer has a residue build up in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.Caramelized onions. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build on the mop sink bucket. Vents are dusty in the back line area. Caulking is soiled at the cooks line area. Filters have a residue build up under the hood suppression system.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed potatoes stored over prepped carrots in the walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
55
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Washed cut potatoes stored in the original box that it was received. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown cutting boards are stained. Slicer is soiled in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer .
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine door is soiled. Filters have a residue build up under the hood suppression system.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.Colored greens and cooked potatoes in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
64
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Jun 2, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
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 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ.
How does Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Garden average of 66.
Has Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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