Lelo's BBQ
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Lelo's BBQ stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Orange City restaurant, which scores around 76. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food preparation table and hand sink added to hallway between be two businesses . **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at food orientation area, handwash sink. Operator restocked . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hot holding cabinet soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Pastels in walk in cooler not segregated from customer food, Operator relocated and labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer . Operator removed . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-69-4
70
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter shelf Fresh garlic in oil, containers (70F - Cold Holding)/placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard. **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. Kitchen hot holding unit boiled plantains (125F - Hot Holding)/30 minutes . Operator instructed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale .
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board at front counter, soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
58
Jul 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
May 15, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Seafood salad oreoared 48 hours ago, not date marked in front counter glass display l **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Food worker washed hands in prep. sink. Educated operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator is remodeling ,and is removing wall from washware area in of building to another side of building, to have an entry to both sides. Hand sink has been removed temporarily, **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public, in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food workers wearing watches, while preparing food, **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, in storage area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in storage area freezer chest . **Warning**
14-69-4
52
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at washware handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at washware handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Food storage area wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Food storage ceiling tile , vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
74
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food, no food grade used for rice at cookline,
14-31-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Storage area , ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in freezer chest, **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
74
Nov 4, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food worker touched face and did not wash hands prior to serving food,
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter, seafood salad (62F - Cold Holding)/3 hours ; flan (50F - Cold Holding)/3 hours . Operator relocated in another unit. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. --cutting board soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack and drink stored in storage area on top of can goods. Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food servers serving food with bracelets at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, by walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored in storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
50
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lelo's BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lelo's BBQ on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lelo's BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lelo's BBQ.
How does Lelo's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Orange City?
Lelo's BBQ most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange City average of 76.
Has Lelo's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lelo's BBQ have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lelo's 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 Lelo's BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lelo's BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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