Billys Cafe, 1601 S Duncan Dr, Tavares, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Billys Cafe
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1601 S Duncan Dr, Tavares, FL 32778
License #: 4508184
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In wait station and on table 68-74 less than 4 hours. Corrective action: operator moved product to freezer for quick chill.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corned beef hash on cook line 78f less than 4 hours. Corrective action: operator returned product to cooler for temperature recovery.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over bread.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Over 200ppm chlorine. Corrected on site to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
08/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Waitress area, soup bowls on counter
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in bulk flour container
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. 1 pan of bacon uncovered
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Light not operational.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Waitress area, bulk sugar container
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid shell eggs by grill @ 59°. Corrective Action Taken egg container submerged in ice bath to cool.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Shell eggs on cook line, no time mark. Corrective Action Taken: eggs marked with time taken out of refrigeration
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
1/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler fan guard. Glass door cooler.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw bacon stored over onions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine/vitamin supplements improperly stored on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
10/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw beef stored over lettuce inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Bacon draining on cloth.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored- on microwave.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and ground beef stored over vegetables. Walk in cooler.
  • Observed walk-in cooler door gasket with soil/mold-like build-up.
10/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a utensil wiping device. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.utensils in sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer buckets filled at handsink.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over milk, walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items stored by single serve items.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items/medical supplies stored in food preparation area.
12/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Scaper put in egg tray Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Especially on top Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Single white one at wait station
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Wait staff Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid eggs at cookline has a temperature of 53 degree, Advised
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Raw shell eggs
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Mayo jugs
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold after thawing when pre and post thawing refrigeration time exceeds 7 days. Food may not be served. Deli meats has a date of 4/1/11, 3/31/11 in reach in cooler at cookline
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold after thawing when pre and post thawing refrigeration time exceeds 7 days. Food may not be served. Tuna salad in walk in cooler has a date of 4/11/11
4/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Dark sweet cherries, mushroom
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage at 65 degree at cookline, less than four hours Advised
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid eggs temp at 60 degree, raw shell eggs at room temperature at cookline, less than 4 hoyrs Advised
  • Critical. Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the holding unit.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Did not change gloves after cracking eggs with gloves then touch ready to eat foods
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Wait staff
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Wait staff just using hand sanitizer in placebof proper hand washing with soap & water
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Re-use cans, gallon milk jugs
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Especially on top, & lime build up on door
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 400ppm
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime/mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers. Rusty
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Re-use egg trays
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Block by steamed well
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Sign block by another poster at cookline
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Prep area
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine at 400ppm
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Cookline
10/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed pototoes inside walk in cooler raw hamburger patties reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breast 47 degrees F diced ham 47 degrees F
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Main salad and sandwich cooler
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Body of soda machine located in severs area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan guards covers inside walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro Spoke to owner no proof on premises of food handling,must fax copy to our office by tuesday 4/6/2010.
4/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
10/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/27/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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