LELO'S BBQ
1270 SAXON BLVD, ORANGE CITY, FL 32763
License #7406605
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Mixed Health Record
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LELO'S BBQ in ORANGE CITY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 1 critical, 6 major, 5 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 9, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 1 critical, 6 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef in walk in cooler,prepared 24 hours ago. Operator placed date.
- [13-03-4] Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- [27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned valve on.
- [31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator placed soap.
- [36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to storage area wall.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bucket of plantains on walk cooler floor. Operator relocated..
- [35A-24-5] Wild birds present at dumpster .
- [03B-04-5] Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast chicken roast (127F - Hot Holding); 15 minutes. Operator reheated to 179F.
- [53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in freezer chest.
- [53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager arrived.
- [33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
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