Lily's Creole Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
58
Score
Lily's Creole Restaurant has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 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 11 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Lily's Creole Restaurant's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Complaint Full
11 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drink on prep table. Staff removed. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food and drink in reach in cooler and on prep table. Management removed items. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses on shelf, located on the front counter next to single use items. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer in back room. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Back room . - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Bottom of tables in back kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On the shelf in kitchen. Management turned the Togo boxes over. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
58
Jan 26, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 15 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 50 behind prep cooler 50 perimeter of wall room where chest freezer located. 20 behind hot water heater **Admin Complaint** Staff cleaned it up. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use and employees. **Admin Complaint**
32-09-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One on floor located at front counter. Staff cleaned it up. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drink on prep table. Staff removed.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food and drink in reach in cooler and on prep table. Management removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses on shelf, located on the front counter next to single use items.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer in back room.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Back room .
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No toilet provided in bathroom. Toilet in disrepair. Out of order sign on the door. Repaired **Admin Complaint**
32-14-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Bottom of tables in back kitchen area.
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On the shelf in kitchen. Management turned the Togo boxes over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Operator turned on the water to connect toilet. Water sprayed out. Toilet doesn't work. Under repair. Management states leaking from seal. . **Admin Complaint**
32-23-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
41
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Hand sink not working. Arrived asked for license. Operator came out of kitchen looked through paperwork, went back into kitchen changed gloves and began working with food. **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Drip of water comes out. **Admin Complaint**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink inadequate in warewashing or food preparation area. Only one hand sink other than the sink located in restroom. Doesn't work . No water pressure. **Admin Complaint**
31A-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 16 seats and is licensed for 8.
51-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water drips only from cold side of faucet. **Admin Complaint**
29-08-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipment outside entrance to restaurant.
33-31-5
58
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour container - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid is torn and ragged - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall is torn/ hole by dish storage shelf - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - interior of both microwaves - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of empty rice containers , and flour containers -exterior of both microwaves - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut lettuce 55F-57F cold holding in prep cooler overnight per operator. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Prep cooler: cut lettuce,(55F-57F cold holding) overnight per operator than 4hrs per operator. Operator discarded. ( corrected on site) -Prep cooler: raw eggs, cut cabbage ; (55F-57F cold holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Operator moved to different cooler for temperature recovery. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. legume, fish, meat,; (120-130F - Hot Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Employee drink and other food containers in ice bin used for customers drinks. Advised to discard all ice and sanitize ice bin.
01B-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour container
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. And other food containers in ice used for food and customer drinks. Operator immediately removed drinks **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid is torn and ragged
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall is torn/ hole by dish storage shelf
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - interior of both microwaves
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of empty rice containers , and flour containers -exterior of both microwaves
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall of kitchen
36-27-5
32
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pickles (49F - Cold Holding) legume (50F - Cold Holding) in table from yesterday. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Legume frozen and thawed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
02C-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In make table - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler. Make table - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour in large container. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar. Manager removed cup. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In front of make table - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on chest freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of prep tables. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
14-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between triple sink and wall Over doorway, 2 knives between door jam and wall - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
43
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pickles (49F - Cold Holding) legume (50F - Cold Holding) in table from yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. legume (78F - Cold Holding); rice (78F - Cold Holding); bean sauce (78F - Cold Holding); spinach (78F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours out of the cooler. Manager turned on the heat to reheat. pickles (49F - Cold Holding) legume (50F - Cold Holding) in back cooler from yesterday **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Legume frozen and thawed.
02C-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar. Manager removed cup.
14-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In front of make table
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on chest freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of prep tables.
14-13-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between triple sink and wall Over doorway, 2 knives between door jam and wall
10-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In make table
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler. Make table
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour in large container.
02D-01-5
37
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe at water filter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
86
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. unable to locate certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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. unable to locate certification. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at water filter.
29-11-4
70
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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
39
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. okra stored in make table with mold spores
01B-13-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Provided form **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottles of chemicals in sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Door of chest freezer
14-71-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup in cabbage
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Ice machine door
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelves of prep table
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves throughout kitchen Large bins for ingredients
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In back room
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meats thawing at room temperature. Manager placed in cooler to thaw. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout establishment **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to back door and over triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
32
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License are current active. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest cooler door hinges broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind 3 compartment sink damaged. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose behind bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer hinges broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler in back part of kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Several pieces of cooking equipment outside back of building.
33-31-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lily's Creole Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lily's Creole Restaurant on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lily's Creole Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lily's Creole Restaurant.
How does Lily's Creole Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Lily's Creole Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Lily's Creole Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lily's Creole Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lily's Creole Restaurant 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 Lily's Creole Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lily's Creole Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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