Papa Diesel's BBQ

464 Hunt Club Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703

American

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Papa Diesel's BBQ, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

Restaurants in Apopka average 78, so Papa Diesel's BBQ trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by ice machine **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in kitchen and dish area

36-34-5

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

40-06-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa Diesel's BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa Diesel's BBQ on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Papa Diesel's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Apopka?

Papa Diesel's BBQ most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.

Has Papa Diesel's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa Diesel's BBQ have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Papa Diesel'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 Papa Diesel's BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Diesel's BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.

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