SOUTHERN BILLIARDS AND SPORTS BAR

Food safety records indicate SOUTHERN BILLIARDS AND SPORTS BAR in CAPE CORAL has 7 inspections with a 2.1/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2138 SANTA BARBARA BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10871554

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's restroom door not tight fitting.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed a bucket of sanitizer on floor in kitchen. The operator doubled bucket the wiping cloth sanitizer bucket, Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in egg carton. The operator discarded the cracked eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed Out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The operator posted form during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1: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. Printed Out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The operator filled out form during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings and chicken not date marked in reach-in cooler under cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The operator labeled spray bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10868347

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in women's and men's restroom. Observed light fixture in men's restroom heavily soiled.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar area.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in reach-in cooler in kitchen. The cook discarded open drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled in kitchen food preparation area.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings and chicken not date marked in reach-in cooler under cook line. The cook date marked containers of chicken wings and chicken in reach-in cooler under cook line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10702763

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in storage area gasket torn.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed rust like substance inside microwave above steam table. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers over ready to eat chicken wings in reach-in cooler under cook line. The operator moved the raw hamburgers to another reach-in cooler on cook line. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in bar area used for dishes. The operator removed dishes from handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meatloaf and chicken wings not date marked in reach-in cooler.

Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8786804

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor under handwashing sink in kitchen.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw hamburgers in reach-in cooler. The cook moved the raw chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. The operator added water to sanitizer bucket to get correct strength. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.

Inspection Date: 2/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8578128

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8461092

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone n prep table. The operator removed cell phone from prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar. The bartender removed ice scoop from ice bin. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers over ready to eat chicken wings in reach-in cooler under cook line. The operator moved the raw hamburgers to another reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pan in hand washing sink on cook line. The operator removed pan from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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
  • 11-26-1: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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 8/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8385595

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. The operator remove cell phone from prep table. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of oranges and lettuce on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment in reach-in cooler. The operator removed knife from between reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. The operator doubled bucketed sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. The operator added water to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink with dishes in it. The operator removed dishes from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site