Billy's Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
19
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Billy's Cafe stretching back to 2022. On Jan 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 16 violations per visit versus roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Tavares facility scores 66, putting Billy's Cafe on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs, wipe fingers on rag and touched clean plates. Spoke with operator **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator moved to freezer for quick cooling. Butter (50F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pain reliever on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Long white cutting board on prep table... **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. One new employee. Emailed Food employee reporting agreement form to operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Bottle with yellow and clear liquid at cook line.
41-21-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with yellow and clear liquid at cook line.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook at cook line
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage area. Floor at cook line soiled. Floor under dish washer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at the end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line.
36-62-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Exterior equipment at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water knob does not turn.
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One step mop in bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Baking soda. Operator labelled. ** Sugar and flour Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
19
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4;hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Pancake mix (45F - Cold Holding) Hash Browns (51F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Operator added time mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lysol spray on counter next to salt and corn starch. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table soiled. Reach in cooler interior at cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile in dish area **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dish area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting board at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Glasses on table next to steam table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at the end of cook line soiled Floor in the corner of ice machine soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior at cook line.
22-08-4
39
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. - employee medicine stored at expo. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. - operator placed correct time on raw shell eggs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cell phone, personal items stored at expo. - pursesstoed whit food in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -servers
13-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. - under ice machine - under cooking equipment on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -silverware stored at service area. **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind cooking equipment on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drinks stored with food items on front line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
39
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener (COS) - electric slicer (COS) White cutting board on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked with pans **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drinks stored on expo. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor under cooking equipment in kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Splash board at burner stove.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind cooking equipment on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
50
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink located outside of backdoor. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
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. 4 employees
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener White cutting boards on cooks line.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On cooks line.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table at expo.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored with Togo cup at front counter.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cooks line.
13-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cold holding unit on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cooking equipment on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
47
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Observed cook wash a rag and then change gloves without washing hands. **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
High Priority - 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs. Manager determined correct time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Purple bottle at warewash area.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Rear corner of dry storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone and lighter over steam table on cookline.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Billy's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Billy's Cafe on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Billy's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Billy's Cafe.
How does Billy's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Tavares?
Billy's Cafe most recently scored 19 out of 100, which is lower than the Tavares average of 66.
Has Billy's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Billy's Cafe have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Billy's Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Billy's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Billy's Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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