Billy Joe's the Conch Queen
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Billy Joe's the Conch Queen has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to other Pembroke Park restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Apr 1, 2026
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing, rinsing, and immediately putting up pans for use without conducting a sanitizing step. Manager set up sanitizer sink to proper 100ppm chlorine and sanitized pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-45-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-2025 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In kitchen True reach in cooler, cole slaw (51F - Cooling); potato salad (54F - Cooling). Per manager both prepared on 3-31 and in unit overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. 1) In kitchen True reach in cooler, cole slaw (51F - Cooling); potato salad (54F - Cooling). Per manager both prepared on 3-31 and in unit overnight. See stop sale. 2) In kitchen True reach in cooler, guava butter 61F at 3:15pm (ambient cooling from approximately 11:30am) to 61F at 3:55pm. Manager moved butter to chest freezer to rapid chill.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) On stovetop in kitchen, curry chicken (118F - Hot Holding); brown stew chicken (99F - Hot Holding). Per manager both prepared at approximately 11:45-12:00pm. Manager returned both onto fire to reheat above 165F to hold at 135F. 2) On prep table in kitchen, under no temperature control, mac and cheese (70F - Hot Holding); meatloaf (91F - Hot Holding). Per manager both prepared at approximately 11:30-11:45am. Advised manager to reheat both to above 165F and either properly cool for cold holding or properly hot hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded hose bibb with attached hose at triple sink missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on not in use fliptop unit in front corner of kitchen heavily discolored.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink. Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust build up on A/C vents at back of kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bagged frozen conch thawing in standing water at triple sink. Employee moved conch under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall area to left of True reach in cooler soiled.
36-27-5
29
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
30
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands at triple sink with water or 83F **Warning**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at three compartment sink **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Total lack of water at only designated hand wash sink for food service in establishment. Only available hand wash sink is in restroom. **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water of 83F provided at three-compartment sink **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bathroom hand wash sink at 83F **Warning**
27-16-5
52
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: At the time of callback inspection, no proof of employees training available. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked chicken and meatloaf stored in refrigerator. Per operator, both items cooked yesterday morning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Violation not complied. **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Violation not complied **Admin Complaint**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on ceiling tiles and AC vents throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Violation not complied **Admin Complaint**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed True refrigerator gaskets in disrepairs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Violation not complied **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residues buildup inside True refrigerator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Violation not complied. **Admin Complaint**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed an in-use wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Violation not complied **Admin Complaint**
21-12-4
64
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Billy Joe's the Conch Queen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Billy Joe's the Conch Queen on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Billy Joe's the Conch Queen?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Billy Joe's the Conch Queen.
How does Billy Joe's the Conch Queen compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Park?
Billy Joe's the Conch Queen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Park average of 79.
Has Billy Joe's the Conch Queen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Billy Joe's the Conch Queen have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Billy Joe's the Conch Queen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Billy Joe's the Conch Queen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Billy Joe's the Conch Queen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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