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DJ'S BILLIARD ROOM

DJ'S BILLIARD ROOM in PALATKA has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.1/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

1024 Saint Johns Avenue
Florida, 32177
Putnam County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/14/2025

Inspection #: 3663028

Inspection Date: 9/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13516708

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles damaged in dining/pool hall area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Additional time required to compete repairs. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13512918

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice bin has mold like substance on the deflector plate, operator cleaned deflector plate. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles damaged in dining/pool hall area. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under shelf of dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door reach in cooler behind bar food debris and wet cloth absorbing water.
  • 28-14-5:High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop bucket dumped on concrete pad behind back door as evident by soapy water in ground. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At time of inspection current license expired 06/01/2025. Renewal - The licensee is responsible for renewing the license prior to the expiration date. Any public lodging establishment or public food service establishment operating on an expired license is deemed to be operating without a license, and subject to the penalties provided by law. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cookline reach in cooler at ambient air of 48F, in reach in cooler, cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (50F - Cold Holding) stored in cooler overnight. Operator states usually puts ice on product at end of night and start of shift. Operator will discard products, no other time/temperature control food for safety in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline reach in cooler at ambient air of 48F, in reach in cooler, cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (50F - Cold Holding) stored in cooler overnight. Operator states usually puts ice on product at end of night and start of shift. Operator will discard products, no other time/temperature control food for safety in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 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. Container of cheese sauce in reach in cooler from Saturday with no product date marking. Repeat Violation
  • 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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager for establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available. Repeat Violation
  • 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. No proof of food handler training for any employees over 60 days. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8790034

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on deflection plate of bulk ice bin. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 06/01/2020.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed under dry storage shelf. Operator swept and discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage in men's restroom. Operator posted signage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back storage area reach in freezer door gasket soiled.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cook line flip top reach in cooler, raw beef over ready to eat salami. Operator switched storage levels. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Open container of deli meat in glass door reach in cooler from previous day with no product date marking.
  • 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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar counter with syrup build up in the nozzle. Glass door reach in cooler interior soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager for establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available to test sanitizer. Repeat Violation
  • 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. No employee food handler training certificates available. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Table top George Forman grill present for cooking raw beef hamburgers. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8894028

  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification expired 6/6/2023. No food manager certification for establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: At time of follow up inspection operator paid and signed up for food manager class but could not complete test due to issue with camera and proctor unable to accept course. Operator has laptop with working camera to reattempt. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: At time of follow up inspection no food manager for establishment. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One food handler training certificate expired from 01/2024. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired, unable to provide food handler training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired, unable to provide food handler training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: At time of follow up inspection no food handler training for establishment. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8862366

  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification expired 6/6/2023. No food manager certification for establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: At time of follow up inspection operator paid and signed up for food manager class but could not complete test due to issue with camera and proctor unable to accept course. Operator has laptop with working camera to reattempt. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One food handler training certificate expired from 01/2024. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired, unable to provide food handler training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired, unable to provide food handler training. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8689329

  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification expired 6/6/2023. No food manager certification for establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One food handler training certificate expired from 01/2024. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired, unable to provide food handler training. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8388312

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice bin has mold like substance on the walls by the deflector plate.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks behind bar counter not secured, operator secured tanks with chain. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor behind bar counter by reach in cooler is uneven and lifting.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of water and Gatorade on the floor of the back prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage in mens room. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water with wiping cloth at the base of the sliding door reach in cooler.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 06/01/2024.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at mop sink.
  • 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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun behind bar counter with residue build up in the nozzle. Toaster at the front counter with build up of food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification expired 6/6/2023. No food manager certification for establishment. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available. Repeat Violation
  • 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. In the sliding door reach in cooler, sliced turkey from Sunday missing product date marking. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One food handler training certificate expired from 01/2024. Warning
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. George Forman grill used to cook burgers behind the front counter cook line.