Dj's Billiard Room
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Dj's Billiard Room has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “no certified food manager for establishment” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Dj's Billiard Room's latest score of 100 sits above the Palatka average of 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles damaged in dining/pool hall area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Additional time required to compete repairs. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Sep 10, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop bucket dumped on concrete pad behind back door as evident by soapy water in ground. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-14-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At time of inspection current license expired 06/01/2025. Renewal - The licensee is responsible for renewing the license prior to the expiration date. Any public lodging establishment or public food service establishment operating on an expired license is deemed to be operating without a license, and subject to the penalties provided by law. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cookline reach in cooler at ambient air of 48F, in reach in cooler, cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (50F - Cold Holding) stored in cooler overnight. Operator states usually puts ice on product at end of night and start of shift. Operator will discard products, no other time/temperature control food for safety in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline reach in cooler at ambient air of 48F, in reach in cooler, cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (50F - Cold Holding) stored in cooler overnight. Operator states usually puts ice on product at end of night and start of shift. Operator will discard products, no other time/temperature control food for safety in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Container of cheese sauce in reach in cooler from Saturday with no product date marking. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager for establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. No proof of food handler training for any employees over 60 days. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door reach in cooler behind bar food debris and wet cloth absorbing water.
22-16-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under shelf of dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles damaged in dining/pool hall area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice bin has mold like substance on the deflector plate, operator cleaned deflector plate. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
26
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cook line flip top reach in cooler, raw beef over ready to eat salami. Operator switched storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Open container of deli meat in glass door reach in cooler from previous day with no product date marking.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar counter with syrup build up in the nozzle. Glass door reach in cooler interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager for establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available to test sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. No employee food handler training certificates available. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back storage area reach in freezer door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 06/01/2020.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed under dry storage shelf. Operator swept and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage in men's restroom. Operator posted signage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on deflection plate of bulk ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
35
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. One food handler training certificate expired from 01/2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired, unable to provide food handler training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired, unable to provide food handler training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: At time of follow up inspection no food handler training for establishment. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification expired 6/6/2023. No food manager certification for establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: At time of follow up inspection operator paid and signed up for food manager class but could not complete test due to issue with camera and proctor unable to accept course. Operator has laptop with working camera to reattempt. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: At time of follow up inspection no food manager for establishment. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
82
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification expired 6/6/2023. No food manager certification for establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: At time of follow up inspection operator paid and signed up for food manager class but could not complete test due to issue with camera and proctor unable to accept course. Operator has laptop with working camera to reattempt. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. One food handler training certificate expired from 01/2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired, unable to provide food handler training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired, unable to provide food handler training. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
82
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification expired 6/6/2023. No food manager certification for establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. One food handler training certificate expired from 01/2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired, unable to provide food handler training. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
82
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 06/01/2024.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun behind bar counter with residue build up in the nozzle. Toaster at the front counter with build up of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification expired 6/6/2023. No food manager certification for establishment. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the sliding door reach in cooler, sliced turkey from Sunday missing product date marking. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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. One food handler training certificate expired from 01/2024. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water with wiping cloth at the base of the sliding door reach in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice bin has mold like substance on the walls by the deflector plate.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks behind bar counter not secured, operator secured tanks with chain. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor behind bar counter by reach in cooler is uneven and lifting.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of water and Gatorade on the floor of the back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage in mens room. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
30
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
May 8, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing from hose bibb out back with hose attached.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork at 54F, person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings in corner on ground under drain board for triple sink by reach in cooler at front bar area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat bacon. Also, raw beef stored over ready to eat items. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 flying insects in soda nozzle at front bar. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, hotdogs opened and prepared Saturday with no date mark.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan for biohazard event. Provided during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer with food debris buildup. Soda nozzle and holster with mold like substance buildup. Ice machine with mold like substance buildup on inside and deflector plate. Mold like substance buildup on interior of food reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of tortilla chips, peppers stored on floor in back room.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from men's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items in cases stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing from beer glass door cooler at front. No probe thermometer during inspection.
05-09-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster on ground.
33-19-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closer missing from women's restroom. Also, womens restroom missing covered receptacle.
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple CO2 tanks unsecured.
51-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap observed under front and back doors.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy dust and debris buildup on floor of back storage area. Also, hole in floor under cooler with bottled beverages. Also, damage to ceiling in back room right corner. Also, floor in front bar unsealed wood, not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-73-4
20
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dj's Billiard Room last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dj's Billiard Room on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dj's Billiard Room?
Across the inspection record, “no certified food manager for establishment” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Dj's Billiard Room.
How does Dj's Billiard Room compare to other restaurants in Palatka?
Dj's Billiard Room most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Palatka average of 75.
Has Dj's Billiard Room's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dj's Billiard Room have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dj's Billiard Room 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 Dj's Billiard Room inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dj's Billiard Room is inspected around four times per year on average.
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