DJ'S BILLIARD ROOM
1024 ST JOHNS AVE · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
28-14-5High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop bucket dumped on concrete pad behind back door as evident by soapy water in ground. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At time of inspection current license expired 06/01/2025. Renewal – The licensee is responsible for renewing the license prior to the expiration date. Any public lodging establishment or public food service establishment operating on an expired license is deemed to be operating without a license, and subject to the penalties provided by law. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cookline reach in cooler at ambient air of 48F, in reach in cooler, cut tomatoes (49F – Cold Holding); hot dogs (50F – Cold Holding) stored in cooler overnight. Operator states usually puts ice on product at end of night and start of shift. Operator will discard products, no other time/temperature control food for safety in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline reach in cooler at ambient air of 48F, in reach in cooler, cut tomatoes (49F – Cold Holding); hot dogs (50F – Cold Holding) stored in cooler overnight. Operator states usually puts ice on product at end of night and start of shift. Operator will discard products, no other time/temperature control food for safety in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of cheese sauce in reach in cooler from Saturday with no product date marking. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. **Repeat Violation**
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager for establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. No proof of food handler training for any employees over 60 days. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice bin has mold like substance on the deflector plate, operator cleaned deflector plate. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles damaged in dining/pool hall area. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under shelf of dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door reach in cooler behind bar food debris and wet cloth absorbing water.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:19 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.