Poolies Billiards

1851 Palm Bay Rd Ne Units 6 - 7, Palm Bay, FL 32905

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Poolies Billiards seven times, with records going back to 2022. On Oct 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 76, which Poolies Billiards' 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Oct 6, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on mop sink.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bucket soiled. Soda fountain nozzle soiled. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower portion of bar ice bin soiled with mold like substance.

23-03-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall next to hand wash sink at the bar busted.

36-24-5

Apr 18, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chip box stored on floor Placed on rack **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex bottle over triple sink. Bottle was labeled **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cloth bags and money bag lying on top hand washing sink. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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. Copy sent to operator **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area next to ice machine.

31B-03-4

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.

53B-13-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sub sandwich on top of pizza oven. Sandwich moved to different area **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Bucket with ice scoop stored on floor. placed on rack off floor **Corrected On-Site**

10-14-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris. Microwave cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pizza boxes on floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current

50-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inspector emailed signs

31B-04-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Poolies Billiards last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Poolies Billiards on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Poolies Billiards?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Poolies Billiards.

How does Poolies Billiards compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?

Poolies Billiards most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.

Has Poolies Billiards' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Poolies Billiards have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Poolies 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 Poolies Billiards inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Poolies Billiards is inspected around two times per year on average.

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