Chiefland Billiards
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
100
Score
Chiefland Billiards appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “open dumpster lid” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Chiefland average 72, so Chiefland Billiards is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside warmer near cookline: cheese sauce (122F-130F - Hot Holding). Employee stated the cheese sauce has been held jn the warmer since 11am and began reheating it to 165F during this inspection.
03B-15-5
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. Two International Food Service Executives Association food handler training certificates expired in 09/2025.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three spray bottles containing sanitizer, degreaser, and glass cleaner missing labels hanging near cookline. Employee added the proper labels to the bottles during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Two-compartment sink being utilized for warewashing in main kitchen. Establishment does have a three-compartment sink in the bar area.
16-28-4
Intermediate - 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Two-compartment sink and other equipment not listed in plans on file. Owner stated they remodeled the kitchen several years ago. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic pan containing seasoning cracked on shelf in kitchen. Employee transferred the seasoning to a new pan and discarded the cracked pan during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster beside building.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop bucket in chemical storage closet. Manager hung the mops to dry during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on corner of table near cookline. Emoloyee returned the wiping cloth to the sanitizer during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
45
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Six packages of tuna thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The tuna is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of building, near air conditioning unit. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Right-interior wall inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance, near deflector plate. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelving inside walk-in cooler lined with cardboard.
14-45-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Six packages of tuna thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The tuna is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor inside chemical storage room, near mop sink.
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Green shelving inside walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan containing two frozen tubes of hamburger meat thawing at room temperature on bottom of cart at cookline. Hamburger meat is still partially frozen. Manager moved the hamburger meat back into the walk-in cooler to continue to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walls and ceiling inside walk-in cooler in bar area soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
50
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen near make-table.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on shelf above condiments inside reach-in cooler across from grill. Raw shrimp stored on shelf above heads of lettuce inside reach-in cooler across from grill. Manager moved both to another unit during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of building near propane tanks. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black substance on right side of deflector plate inside ice machine in bar area.
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches inside storage room below mop sink.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink cup on prep table beside bottles of sauce in kitchen near kitchen entrance. Manager removed bottles from able during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign that instructs employees to wash hands at handwash sink in bar area.
31B-04-4
50
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: No change **Time Extended**
29-08-4
95
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen and prepared a plate of nachos without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from the grill: cheese (51F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items were at proper temperature at 11:00 am. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to dispense cheese on cook line.
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent above grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink in kitchen.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf in kitchen. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chiefland Billiards last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chiefland Billiards on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chiefland Billiards?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chiefland Billiards.
How does Chiefland Billiards compare to other restaurants in Chiefland?
Chiefland Billiards most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Chiefland average of 72.
Has Chiefland Billiards' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chiefland Billiards have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chiefland Billiards 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 Chiefland Billiards inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chiefland Billiards is inspected around three times per year on average.
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