Park Avenue Billiards
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
33
Score
Park Avenue Billiards appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Orange Park average 73, so Park Avenue Billiards trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
33
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Garbage and Refuse Properly Disposed
FL-54
58
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On mop sink, vacuum breaker missing from threaded faucet with attached hose. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer tablet stored above uncovered stirrers and straws on shelf by downstairs liquor storage.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has food debris on the blade. Both soda gun interiors at upstairs bar have slime-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels for upstairs and downstairs bars have the paper towel dispenser too far from handwash sinks. Also, no paper towels at kitchen, at upstairs and downstairs bar and in downstairs men's handicap stall handwash sinks.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at upstairs bar, downstairs bar and in upstairs women's handicap stall handwash sinks.
31B-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve in men's downstairs handicap stall is inoperable. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small carbon dioxide tank at upstairs bar register area is unsecured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used under the toaster on wire shelf by fryers.
14-45-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Posted license expired June 1, 2024. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around ice machine and under bag in box soda rack is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cutting board in kitchen has a very rough surface and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-13-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield cracked in upstairs men's restroom, handicap stall.
38-01-4
Basic - Uncovered food/beverage stored near sink exposed to splash. Paper towel dispenser, and downstairs bar located directly over open liquor bottles. Also, in beer walk in cooler case of plastic soda bottles on the floor. Also, in upstairs walk in freezer, case of bread on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-54-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
35
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
25
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available. Establishment utilizing quaternary ammonium.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 Jack D. preparing beverages at the bar. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank at upstairs bar below register is unsecured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on right door gasket of upstairs reach in freezer behind register area.
14-71-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sign missing from downstairs men's restroom. Inspector provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111 and person in charge hung sign in restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan above kitchen door entrance has accumulation of dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Oct 17, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jan 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in freezer on second floor observed open box of tortillas stored under raw chicken wings. Operator voluntarily discarded tortillas. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In bar area on first floor observed the ice machine with mold-like substance buildup. Operator asked employee to clean it during the inspection. Observed mold-like substance in the soda guns located in the bar area on second floor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach behind right side of three compartment sink located in the kitchen on second floor. Observed one dead roach behind red shelves located near walk-in freezer in the kitchen on second floor. Observed one dead roach on the floor under cash drawer behind bar on the second floor. Observed one dead roach on the floor behind tank located under cash drawer behind bar on second floor. Operator discarded dead roaches and cleaned the areas during the inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing/ broken tiles at walk-in cooler entrance behind bar on first floor. Observed missing/ broken tiles in bar area located on second floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler on first floor observed bucket of pickles stored on the floor. Next to walk-in cooler door observed bottles of water stored on the floor. Operator moved those items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Park Avenue Billiards last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Park Avenue Billiards on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Park Avenue Billiards?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Park Avenue Billiards.
How does Park Avenue Billiards compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?
Park Avenue Billiards most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has Park Avenue Billiards' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Park Avenue Billiards have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Park Avenue Billiards 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 Park Avenue Billiards inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Park Avenue Billiards is inspected around three times per year on average.
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