Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

BILLY'S CAFE

1601 S DUNCAN DR · TAVARES · Lake County · FL 32778

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3653776
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13481683
DBPR license4508184

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#15High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs, wipe fingers on rag and touched clean plates. Spoke with operator **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator moved to freezer for quick cooling. Butter (50F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pain reliever on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 5

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Long white cutting board on prep table… **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#20Intermediate11-26-1

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. One new employee. Emailed Food employee reporting agreement form to operator.

#21Intermediate41-21-4

Intermediate – Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Bottle with yellow and clear liquid at cook line.

#22Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with yellow and clear liquid at cook line.

Basic 14

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at front counter.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook at cook line

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage area. Floor at cook line soiled. Floor under dish washer soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at the end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line.

#8Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Exterior equipment at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water knob does not turn.

#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line.

#12Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.

#13Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One step mop in bucket.

#14Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Baking soda. Operator labelled. ** Sugar and flour Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:34 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
3 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.