Capone's Bistro & Billiards
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
58
Score
Capone's Bistro & Billiards appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. On Oct 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food-contact surfaces soiled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Spring Hill average 84, so Capone's Bistro & Billiards trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - One bottle in the bar area by the hand sink is not labeled. The operator labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces soiled: There is a build-up of grease on the hood filters. Both reach-in coolers have a mold-like substance or slime around the gaskets. The operator cleaned the gaskets. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The hand sink in the kitchen area had no soap. The operator placed hand soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. The tile in front of the walk-in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - There are missing ceiling tiles in the dry storage area in the kitchen.
36-36-4
58
Jan 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment changed ownership from Capone’s Inc to Rockstarz Inc on 01/01/2025 and is currently open and operating under new ownership. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed: 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. - Ice machine location changed, moved into kitchen. - Cabinets in kitchen removed and replaced with storage shelves. - Bar location changed and added outside of kitchen entrance with a four compartment sink and a handwash sink installed. Establishment only has 1 bar. Original bar is removed. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
51-16-7
78
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Beef (52F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheeses (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beef (53F - Cold Holding); Mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding); Chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at 2:15 PM. Operator stated items had been in cooler overnight and a temperature was not taken today. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Beef (52F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheeses (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beef (53F - Cold Holding); Canned Mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding); Chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at 2:15 PM. Operator stated items had been in cooler overnight and a temperature was not taken today. Operator discarded items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator had a bleach that wasn't approved for food contact surfaces. Operator went to store and purchased correct bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-38-5
67
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee in bar cutting limes with their bare hands. Discussed proper procedure with operator and employee with handling ready-to-eat items. Employee put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
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 container of half and half in bar opened without a date on container. Employee stated it had been opened for less than 7 days. Discussed date marking with operator and employee. Employee dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in the storage room off the cook line next to soda bag in the box station. Operator secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
74
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in storage area off cook line. Operator secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed bartender cleaning glasses in an incorrect order. Bartender washed, sanitized, then rinsed glass in three compartment sink. Discussed proper order with bartender and operator. Instructed employee to clean glasses again in correct order.
16-13-5
90
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some 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 2023-02-06: Operator has ordered more food handler certification books to renew the trainings for the food handler employees that have expired training. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on two left doors in three door two hood reach-in cooler on cookline with gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk-in cooler. Concrete that is chipped and not sealed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Operator has contacted a company to work on walk-in cooler floors. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
82
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler on cook line -Poultry (43F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (45F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (45F - Cold Holding) In Pepsi cooler in kitchen - shredded cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding); All moved to reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: In glass door cooler by grill - raw chicken 44F, raw beef Pattie's 44F, moved to reach in cooler cooked chicken 42F, cooked onions 43F.In Pepsi cooler- garlic in oil 42F, moved to reach in cooler **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Pepsi cooler- garlic 42F, Glassdoor cooler by grill - cooked onions 44F, operator discarded, shredded cheddar cheese 48F All food moved to reach in cooler **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler interior on cook line Toaster oven in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 2door cooler on cook line, repaired with duct tape Reach in cooler shelves rusted **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Gasket ordered **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. behind broiler Walk in cooler floor **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 2 door cooler on cook line Bottom shelves of prep table Fan guards in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Capone's Bistro & Billiards last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Capone's Bistro & Billiards on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Capone's Bistro & Billiards?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Capone's Bistro & Billiards.
How does Capone's Bistro & Billiards compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?
Capone's Bistro & Billiards most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 84.
Has Capone's Bistro & Billiards' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Capone's Bistro & Billiards have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Capone's Bistro & Billiards 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 Capone's Bistro & Billiards inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Capone's Bistro & Billiards is inspected around two times per year on average.
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