Billy's Tavern
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
100
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Billy's Tavern stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Davie average 79, so Billy's Tavern is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
82
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee handle his cellphone and continued to engage in food preparation
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed precooked chicken tenders cold held at 45F in reach in cooler. Per operator, chicken transfer to unit 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator removed chicken to reach in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
52
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime
22-02-4
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.
53B-05-5
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. Two new employees less than 60 days. Emailed operator form
11-26-1
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior right side and back with accumulation of black/green mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf with rolls on cool line
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bucket celery sticks on the floor in walk-in cooler. Observed plastic container of cooking oil on the floor in back kitchen. Observed soda syrup on the floor in storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee drying clean dishes with side towel.
24-17-4
47
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 Ppm . Operator primed machine rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.prep kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed dry soiled wiping cloths on cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quaternary. Operator remade solution rechecked 400 Ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
67
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator dumped bucket and filled with fresh solution retesting at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Billy's Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Billy's Tavern on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Billy's Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Billy's Tavern.
How does Billy's Tavern compare to other restaurants in Davie?
Billy's Tavern most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Davie average of 79.
Has Billy's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Billy's Tavern have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Billy's Tavern means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Billy's Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Billy's Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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