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ENGLEWOOD BILLIARDS AND BREW

Based on 5 health inspections, ENGLEWOOD BILLIARDS AND BREW in ENGLEWOOD has earned a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

622 North Indiana Avenue
Florida, 34223
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10932848

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back storage area
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 03-21-2025 Operator posted during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. One dented #10 can of Arrezzio Sliced Ripe Olives in rear dry storage room with food to be served.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 03-21-2025 Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in kitchen area.
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple non functioning cold holding units stored in back storage area. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 03%21-2025 Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented #10 can of Arrezzio Sliced Ripe Olives in rear dry storage room
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Plastic to go bag used to store open head of lettuce inside reach in cooler. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing/not functioning in warewashing or food preparation area.
  • 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. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and they were completed during inspection. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 03-21-2025 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen area This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 03-21-2025 Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8995182

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture at 3 compartment sink at bar.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of make table refrigerator is in disrepair has exposed insulation.
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Men's bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple no. Functional equipment and cooler in back room.
  • 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit at back of kitchen bolted shut. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bottle cutting board in kitchen soiled and worn. Observed gaskets on make table cooler soiled.
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Employee check breaker for hot water and reset it to get hot water working. 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.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen was turned off at valve under sink. Employee turn valve back on but no hot water was supplied.Employee check breaker for hot water and reset it to get hot water working. Corrected On-Site
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit at back of kitchen blocked by chair and boxes. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8994956

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8764706

  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed hot dogs and cheese in reach-in-cooler opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed 3 compartment sink behind bar and for use by kitchen has been relocated. Handwashing sink at bar area has been removed. New 3 compartment sink was installed in kitchen and restroom near bar area has been removed and location was turned into walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. 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. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water to handwashing sink in kitchen was turned off. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8600965

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed