Silver Q Billiards & Sports

225 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Silver Q Billiards & Sports has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 24, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Silver Q Billiards & Sports' 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled at ice well at entrance of bar.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Also missing Handwash sign at sink in storage room next to men's restroom.

31B-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the bar towards the wall and in storage room inside women's restroom.

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil on floor in storage room with ice machine.

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest reach in freezer at the entrance of bar by popcorn machine. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelves in walk in cooler and outside walk in cooler.

14-47-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid missing behind bar. Trash on ground around dumpster.

33-16-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in mop sink, operator stated he has technician scheduled to come and fix sink.

29-20-5

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink in side storage area by ice machine.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior lid on popcorn kernel container. Fan guard in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused reach in cooler outside.

33-31-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer.

14-69-4

May 24, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Silver Q Billiards & Sports last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Silver Q Billiards & Sports on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Silver Q Billiards & Sports?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Silver Q Billiards & Sports.

How does Silver Q Billiards & Sports compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Silver Q Billiards & Sports most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Silver Q Billiards & Sports' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Silver Q Billiards & Sports have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Silver Q Billiards & Sports 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 Silver Q Billiards & Sports inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Silver Q Billiards & Sports is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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