Stix Billiards
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Stix Billiards has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Palm Harbor average 74, so Stix Billiards is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 9 small flies in bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: 1 fly in the hallway connecting kitchen to lobby. 5 flies in bar area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 9 small flies in bar **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef on top of pretzels in reach in freezer near exit. Operator moved beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzle near exit at bar soiled with debris **Warning**
22-02-4
67
Aug 13, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations.
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High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bartender dipped glasses in quat sanitizer for 1 second, discussed proper sanitizing with staff.
22-50-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer in kitchen by back door- pans of chicken in plastic wrap over shrimp. Beef kabobs over shrimp, operator moved shrimp up to top **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked eggs in single door cooler on cook line, dated 8/2, 11 days ago, see stop sale **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked eggs in single door cooler on cook line, dated 8/2, 11 days ago, hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding), coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding);
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In single door cooler over night, temperature not taken this morning- hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding), coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); see stop sale Operator adjusted temperature of cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
47
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
67
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on the cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all food removed from its original container
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraint. Discussed the importance of wearing a hair restraint when involved with food prep.
13-03-4
90
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage no lid no straw stored above prep table on cook line. Employee removed personal beverage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes and chewing tobacco stored on upper shelf above prep table on cooks line. Employee removed personal items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
90
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
95
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cook line-raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); Beef skewers (54F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding) Prep make table-hot dogs (55F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line-raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); Beef skewers (54F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding) Prep make table-hot dogs (55F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding). Cook placed foods prepared this morning that are still in 4 hour window into walk in cooler for quick cool and until it can be determined if the 2 units located on the cook line are in good repair **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge Stephanie Leung. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on cook line, cook removed drink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing on the counter, beef mostly frozen, surface temperature of 35F. Cook placed thawing meat in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
06-01-5
50
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored over prep table no lid or straw. Operator moved beverage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
78
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stix Billiards last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stix Billiards on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stix Billiards?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Stix Billiards.
How does Stix Billiards compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
Stix Billiards most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Harbor average of 74.
Has Stix Billiards' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stix Billiards have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Stix 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 Stix Billiards inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stix Billiards is inspected around three times per year on average.
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